Defending Champion Kebbi Fishers Maintain Dominance, romps into NBDL Supper 6 Finals

 

Kebbi Fishers BSC, the defending champions of Nigeria Beach Soccer League, has maintained its dominance of the game in the ongoing 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) second round at Nnewi, Anambra state.

The team had won its two games played so far, including against the hosts, Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors in the league opener with 6–5 on penalties victory in a tightly contested game which ended 4-4 draw at regulation time.

Ibom BSC which started in a fine thrilling on matchday one with 3–0 victory over Nmanko Patigi BSC also fell to the superior power of the defending Champions 5-1 in the second game played at Nnewi High School on Friday.

Kebbi Fishers along other five teams will emerge at the end of the second round on Saturday for the supper league finals scheduled for Akwa-Ibom state in December this year.

Professor Victor Madubuko, Chairman of the Anambra State Beach Soccer Association, excited with the improving performance of game by the players and officials, said he had been encouraged to support the growth of the sport in Nigeria.

Madubuko, who was presented with the outstanding contribution award by the NBSL officials on matchday one for his visionary leadership and relentless efforts in elevating beach soccer in Anambra State, assured he was spurred to do more for the development of the game both nationally and internationally.

Under his stewardship, Anambra has emerged as a key hub for the sport, hosting national competitions and attracting top teams from across the country.

Madubuko has also spearheaded an ambitious project to establish a permanent beach soccer facility in Anambra, complete with an international-standard artificial sand pitch. 

The venue is expected to host state and national competitions, serve as a training hub for young talents, and provide a feeder system to the national league. His vision extends beyond sports, focusing on youth engagement, empowerment, and employment through the game.

NBSL CEO, Mahmud Hadejia, the Chief Executive officer of NBSL and President of African Beach Soccer Union (ABSU), while hailing Madubuko for the recognition, said he had “passion, dedication, and grassroots drive,” describing him as the engine behind the sport’s remarkable growth in the state.

Mrs Obiamaka Madubuko, wife of the state chairman of the association and also number one fan support of the sport, said she was overwhelmed with the improved standard of the game in Anambra and Nigeria in general. 

"I will give my husband all the supports to see that the game improvement is sustained," she said.