25th Milo Basketball Championships: Lanre Leke Academy Reaches Historic Final

Posted : 26 June 2025

Debutants Lanre Leke Academy, based in Ile-Igbo, Osun State, have made history by qualifying for the final of the 25th Nestlé Milo Secondary School Basketball Championships.

The Osun-based team defeated Government Secondary School, Adamawa, 73–62, to book a spot in the girls’ final of the long-running youth basketball competition.

Lanre Leke Academy, who dominated the tournament by winning all three of their previous matches, will face Government Secondary School, Karu, Abuja in a highly anticipated rematch. The two sides previously met in the group stage, where the Osun team emerged victorious.

In the boys’ category, Father O’Connel Science College, Niger, advanced to the final after overcoming Government Secondary School, Gwarinpa, Abuja, 59–48.

They will take on Bishop Dimieari Grammar School, Bayelsa, the tournament favourites, who edged out Government Secondary School, Adamawa, 57–55 in a tense semifinal clash.

Reacting to his team’s achievement, Lanre Leke Academy Head Coach, Taiwo Ayodele, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the players' hard work and determination paid off.

“We are thrilled to reach our first final. Having beaten Karu earlier, we’re confident we can lift the trophy,” Ayodele said.

Team captain, Precious Jude, 15, echoed the coach’s optimism.

“I believe we will win. It’s historic for an Osun team to reach the final. We are proud,” she said.

On the other hand, Coach Rosemary Thompson of GSS Karu expressed confidence in her team’s chances despite the earlier loss.

“We’ve worked hard to get here. Don’t write us off, we’re coming with determination and a winning mentality,” she declared.

In the boys’ final build-up, Bishop Dimieari Head Coach, Nnamdi Nwaigbo, expressed similar determination.

“We’re focused and determined to win. We’ve done it before and aim to repeat the feat,” he said.

The 25th edition of the Milo Basketball Championships, held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Lagos, began on June 21 and wraps up today, June 26, with the grand finals.

25th Milo Basketball Championships: Lanre Leke Academy Reaches Historic Final

Debutants Lanre Leke Academy, based in Ile-Igbo, Osun State, have made history by qualifying for the final of the 25th Nestlé Milo Secondary School Basketball Championships.

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