The 24th Milo Basketball Championship (MBC) national finals, which were much anticipated, came to an end at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium in Lagos. The winners of the male and female divisions were Ijaiye Housing Estate Grammar School in Lagos State and Dom Domigos College in Delta State.
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In the men’s division, Ijaiye Housing Estate Grammar School defeated Father O’Connell, Niger State, in a fierce and exciting encounter. After a 38-38 fourth-quarter score, the game proceeded into overtime, where Ijaiye Housing Estate Grammar School ultimately defeated the Niger State boys 49-45.
With a total score of 44-38, Dom Domigos College from Delta State defeated Topfield College, Ajegunle, the 2023 champions, to win the female division and become the national winners.
Wassim El-Husseini, the Managing Director of Nestlé Nigeria Plc, congratulated everyone on their journey and commended the participants for their spirit of competition in a statement. “The competitors exemplified a spirit of competition that this championship nurtures,” the speaker stated. Every player, coach, and supporter should be proud of their trip here, which reflects their dedication and hard work. I extend my congratulations to all of you.
“At Nestlé, we are firmly dedicated to our principles,” he continued. We support an inclusive, cooperative, and high-achieving culture. Through programs like the Milo Basketball Championship, we make a significant difference in the lives of young athletes because we are passionate about empowering the future generation by establishing qualities of endurance, perseverance, and collaboration.
The championship demonstrated its dedication to diversity and inclusion by including a separate category for young people with disabilities.
A championship trophy, cash awards, basketball kits, and a variety of MILO stuff were given to the winners.
