Lungi Barracks Dominate CDS Military Barracks Youth Games, Clinch Top Honors and ₦1 Million Prize

Lungi Barracks Dominate CDS Military Barracks Youth Games, Clinch Top Honors and ₦1 Million Prize

By Niyi Busari 

Lungi Barracks emerged as the overall champions of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Military Barracks Youth Sports Championship, held at the Mogadishu Cantonment Sports Complex, Asokoro, Abuja, BSNSports.com.ng reports. 

The four-day tournament, which concluded on Friday, September 5th, showcased top athletic talent from various military barracks, competing across football, basketball, and volleyball.

Lungi Barracks dominated the competition, clinching five gold medals across multiple sports disciplines, which secured them the championship title and a total prize of ₦1 million. According to the tournament's prize structure, each gold medal earned ₦200,000, while silver and bronze medals were rewarded with ₦150,000 and ₦100,000 respectively.

NAF Base finished as runners-up with one gold and one bronze medal, while Mambila Barracks claimed third place overall with two silver medals and a bronze.

Football Finals: Drama and Determination

In the men’s football final, Lungi Barracks edged out NAF Base in a thrilling penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. The shootout ended 5-4 in Lungi’s favor, sealing a hard-fought victory. In the women’s football category, NAF Base emerged victorious, defeating NAF Valley to take the gold medal.

Basketball and Volleyball: Lungi’s Clean Sweep

Lungi Barracks also showcased superiority in basketball, capturing gold in both the men’s and women’s categories. Their winning streak continued in volleyball, where they again clinched double victories. In the men’s volleyball final, Lungi overcame NAF Valley, while in the women’s division, they triumphed over Mambila Barracks. Mogadishu Cantonment secured third place in the women’s volleyball category.

A Festival of Youth and Sport

The championship, sponsored by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, aimed to foster youth development, teamwork, and physical fitness among military communities. Held between Tuesday, September 2nd and Friday, September 5th, the event featured spirited participation from various barracks in both men's and women's competitions.

The tournament featured four sports in total, namely football, basketball, and volleyball, across both male and female categories.

Organizers hailed the event as a resounding success, highlighting the talent and competitive spirit on display, as well as the importance of sport in building camaraderie and discipline among the youth in military communities.