By Saheed Afolabi
Round 1 of the 2023 Nigeria Beach Soccer League ended on Monday, April 24, 2023, with three games in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State capital.
The star match of the day between the past two winners of the league, Kebbi BSC and Kada BSC was an enthralling encounter.
The first period ended in a 1-1 draw as Fuad Badmus’s goal for Kebbi BSC was cancelled by Clement Egunjimi’s equaliser.
The second period didn’t produce any goal as both teams put up fantastic defensive displays and Champions class.
Kebbi BSC’s class soon broke Kada BSC’s resilience as Fuad Badmus scored two goals in the third period to lift his side to a 3-1 win.
The win was Kebbi BSC third straight of the campaign while it condemned Kada BSC to its second loss.
Earlier on, the second team from Kebbi State in the league, Kebbi United BSC defeated Ibom BSC 8-3 to maintain its winning streak in its debut season.
Hamza Abubakar and Usman Manga both scored three goals to help Kebbi United BSC to its third straight win after three games.
Nmanko Patigi BSC in the early match also defeated Smart City BSC 6-4.
Jamiu Kunle scored three goals while Abdullahi Manu converted two goals for the Kwara State-based side.
At the end of Round 1, Kebbi BSC top the table with a maximum of nine points ahead of Kebbi United BSC (eight points), Nmanko Patigi BSC (six points), Kada BSC (three points), Smart City BSC (0 points), and Ibom BSC (0 points).
The Round 2 of the third season of NBSL is expected to take place in Kaduna before Round 3.
