Kano Set To Host NSSF/Nestle Milo Basketball

…Borno, Zamfara 8 other states arrive Thursday

Kano State Government has concluded all arrangements towards the successful hosting of this year’s Inter-Secondary Schools Savannah Conference Basketball Championship for boys and girls, scheduled to commence from May 6th to 23rd, 2026.

The championship which is expected to attract 10 states in attendance include Adamawa, Borno, Taraba, Zamfara, Bauchi. Yobe, Katsina, Gombe and the host Kano.

Speaking on the event, the Head of Schools Sports of the the State Ministry of Education, Mallam Kabiru Shehu said the officials of the Nigerian Schools Sports Federation (NSSF), the competition’s sponsors, Nestle Milo and the host officials have been doing everything possible to ensure a hitch-free championship.

While commending Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and Commissioner of Education, Gwani Ali Haruna Makoda as well as other stakeholders for their commitment and support, he called on the participating states to give the organizers maximum support and cooperation towards the success of the championship.

The winners for both boys and girls qualify to proceed to Lagos for the final stage of the competition schedule to hold later in the year.

Similarly, the President of the Nigerian Schools Sports Federation NSSF, Mrs Olabisi Joseph has announced other three hosting Conference states namely Kwara, Oyo and Delta.

According to the president, the Central Conference will run from May 14th to 21st in Ilorin, Kwara State and Atlantic Conference is from June 2nd to 9th while Western Conference will take place from June 10th to 17th in Ibadan, Oyo State.

While expressing gratitude to the National Sports Commission led by Mallam Shehu Dikko, she thanked the sponsors of basketball, Nestle Milo Company, the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) and other stakeholders for their positive impact and contributions, she called for more support aimed at engaging teeming youths through sporting activities and academically.

The grand final for boys and girls category will be played at the indoor sports hall of National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos later in the year.