NUGA 2025: Male Basketball Sees Tight Contests and Dominant Victories

The Male Basketball competition at the NUGA Games 2025 is already delivering compelling action, featuring an intense four-point battle, one closely matched low-scoring game, and a dominant victory, signaling that it's going to be a highly competitive tournament ahead.

MAU Yola Edges ABUAD in a Nail-Biter

The most anticipated match saw Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, secure a hard-fought victory against Afe Babalola University (ABUAD). It was a low-scoring but a fiercely contested game, MAU Yola managed to narrowly defeat ABUAD 45-41. It was a hard-fought contest that was defined by tight defense and fierce battles for possession, but MAU Yola’s calm under pressure sealed the win.

FUTA Secures Close Win While NILE UNI Dominates

The afternoon fixtures continued the trend of varied contests. The Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) secured a narrow but crucial win against Michael Okpara University of Agriculture (MOUAU), as the game ended 28-22.

However, the match between Nile University (NILE UNI) and the University of Benin (UNIBEN) was a one-sided affair, with Nile Uni claiming a dominant victory with a score of 52-32.

FUTA’s low-scoring victory suggests a strong defensive effort in their match. In contrast, Nile UNI’s decisive win against UNIBEN proves they are a major offensive threat. UNIBEN and MOUAU may have fallen short, but the close results in other matches prove this tournament leaves no room for error as every play matters.