St. Jude Girls Secondary School, Bayelsa State, and King Amakree Academy, Rivers State, won the girls’ and boys’ titles respectively at the MILO Basketball Championship Atlantic Conference in Asaba, Delta State.
The Atlantic Conference, the third regional stage of the 26th MILO Basketball Championship, ended successfully at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. St. Jude Girls Secondary School, Amarata, Bayelsa State, claimed the girls’ title, while King Amakree Academy, Rivers State, won the boys’ category.
MILO said it has continued to promote youth development through school sports for 26 years. The brand uses basketball to teach discipline, teamwork, resilience and confidence among students.
More than 13,000 schools applied for this year’s championship across Nigeria. The figure highlights the growing popularity of the competition nationwide.
Nine schools competed in each category for a place at the National Finals. However, only the regional champions earned qualification.
St. Jude Girls Secondary School defeated Urhobo College 46-25 to win the girls’ title. Meanwhile, King Amakree Academy edged Urhobo College 47-44 in a closely contested boys’ final.
Speaking at the event, Category Manager, MILO, Nestlé Nigeria Plc, Mr. Gilbert Tweneboah-Koduah, said the championship helps young athletes build confidence and pursue excellence.
“Every game played at this championship reminds us of the courage, determination and promise that exist in our young people. These students are not only competing for medals; they are learning to believe in themselves, to work as a team, and to rise above challenges. At MILO, we are proud to continue supporting a platform that helps young people turn their passion into purpose,” he said.
In the girls’ category, Anthonia Obokawe of St. Jude Girls Secondary School emerged Most Valuable Player. Wearing jersey number 4, she scored 12 points from her team’s total of 46 points.
Edmund Hart of King Amakree Academy won the boys’ MVP award. He delivered an outstanding performance and contributed 22 points from his team’s 47 points.
The event attracted officials from the Delta State Ministry of Education. Representatives of NSSF, NCSF and FIBA also attended.
The championship has now passed through three regional conferences across Nigeria.
Earlier, Government Secondary School, Zing, Taraba State, won the girls’ category at the Savannah Conference, while Family Support Programme Secondary School, Katsina State, claimed the boys’ title.
Similarly, Government Secondary School, Gboko, Benue State, emerged girls’ champions at the Central Conference. Father O’Connell Science College, Niger State, won the boys’ category.
Attention now shifts to the Western Conference, the final regional stage of the championship. Winning schools will secure places at the 26th MILO Basketball Championship National Finals scheduled for July 2, 2026, at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.
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