Davidhall International College, Lagos State, and Ado Grammar School, Ekiti State, have emerged champions of the Western Conference of the 26th MILO Basketball Championship, securing the final spots for the national finals scheduled to hold on July 2, 2026, at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.
The Western Conference, which marked the conclusion of the regional phase of the championship, saw intense competition among nine schools in both the boys’ and girls’ categories as teams battled for qualification to the national finals.
In the girls’ category, Ado Grammar School defeated Lanreleke Academy of Osun State 53-49 in a closely contested final to claim the regional title. The victory marks the school’s first-ever qualification for the national finals.
Davidhall International College emerged champions in the boys’ category after edging out God’s Blessings Comprehensive College of Oyo State 82-81 in a thrilling encounter.
Speaking at the event, Category Manager for MILO at Nestlé Nigeria Plc, Mr. Gilbert Tweneboah-Koduah, reaffirmed the brand’s commitment to youth development through sports.
According to him, the championship continues to provide young Nigerians with opportunities to build character, discipline, resilience, teamwork and determination.
“At MILO, we believe that sport is one of the most powerful tools for shaping character and building future leaders. Through the Basketball Championship, we continue to provide young people with opportunities to develop discipline, resilience, teamwork and determination—qualities that will serve them well beyond the court,” he said.
Individual excellence was also recognised during the competition. In the girls’ category, Miracle Akinola of Ado Grammar School was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) after scoring 22 points to help her team secure victory.
In the boys’ category, Emmanuel Saleh of Davidhall International College earned the MVP award following his impressive contribution of 19 points in the final.
The event attracted officials from the Oyo State Ministry of Education, representatives of the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF), the National Council on School Sport (NCSS), and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).
The Western Conference completed the lineup of regional champions for the 26th edition of the championship. Earlier conferences produced Government Secondary School, Zing, Taraba State, and Family Support Programme Secondary School, Katsina State, as champions of the Savannah Conference in the girls’ and boys’ categories respectively.
The Central Conference was won by Government Secondary School, Gboko, Benue State, in the girls’ category and Father O’Connell Science College, Niger State, in the boys’ category, while St. Jude Girls Secondary School, Bayelsa State, and King Amakree Academy, Rivers State, emerged champions of the Atlantic Conference.
The MILO Basketball Championship, now in its 26th year, remains one of Nigeria’s leading school sports competitions. This year’s edition attracted applications from more than 13,000 schools nationwide, underscoring the growing popularity and impact of the programme in promoting youth development through sports.
With all regional champions now confirmed, attention shifts to the national finals where the best school basketball teams from across the country will compete for national honours.
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