By Silvernews
Team Imo’s basketball squad kicked off their campaign at the 22th edition of the National Sports Festival in Ogun State with a hard-fought victory over the host team, Ogun State, in Game One of the tournament.
In a high-tension encounter that kept spectators on the edge of their seats, Team Imo showcased their experience and tactical superiority to edge past the determined host side. The match, held at the festival’s basketball arena, saw both teams put up a spirited performance, but it was the South-East champions who emerged victorious.
Team Imo, widely regarded as the top basketball team in the South-East after clinching the South-East Basketball Association League title for two consecutive years, brought their winning mentality to bear in the tightly contested match. Their composure in key moments and sharp offensive execution proved decisive against a resilient Ogun side buoyed by home support.
The victory sparked celebration among Imo supporters, including the state’s Commissioner for Sports and members of the Imo State Basketball Association, who were visibly elated by the team’s performance. The win not only marks a strong start for Imo at the festival but also reinforces their status as a formidable force in Nigerian basketball.
Team Imo will look to build on this momentum as they progress further in the tournament.
