NSSF charges schools on sportsmanship

…As Nestle Milo basketball begins in Kano

The President of the Nigerian School Sports Federation NSSF, Mrs Olabisi Joseph has charged the participants of this year’s Inter-Secondary schools basketball championship tagged: Savannah Conference in Kano to exhibits sportsmanship aimed at ensuring the success of the tournament.

The President who spoke through the Federation’s Secretary General, Dr Oba Funsho Usman gave the charge during a pre-match and technical meeting held at the indoor sports hall of Sani Abacha Sports Complex Kofar Mata. Kano.
She explained that the competition is being sponsoring by the Nestle Milo company for over almost three decade has produced many  basketball stars who are currently playing in various clubs in  Europe and other countries.
The President further said that the meeting and the screening exercise of   both boys and girls is to ensure the eligibility if the players.
While expressed gratitude to the state governments for their support to the growing of the basketball across the country, she assured that the NSSF will continue to do their best especially in promoting and development of various sporting activities as well as guiding the pupils academically.
Earlier in the opening matches played Ahmadiyya Colleges, Kano  defeated Government Girls Secondary school, Garki, Jigawa state  31-04 points while  Government Girls Secondary school, Yola, Adamawa state loses 09-15 points to Government Girls College, Bauchi in the girls category.
More matches would be continue today Friday  for both boys and girls categories at the same venue.