2025 NBSC: Monday Joseph on ambitious return to Kebbi Fishers ahead of 2025 campaign

Posted : 27 March 2025

After two seasons with Kebbi United Beach Soccer Club (BSC), Monday Joseph is making a return to the league holders, Kebbi Fishers, for the 2025 league season.

He was part of the Kebbi Fishers side that won the inaugural edition of the Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) in 2021.

He also played for the three-time league winners during the 2022 season, earning a silver medal for the Fishers.

After leading arch-rivals Kebbi United BSC in their first two seasons in the league, including a third-place finish in 2024, Joseph has high expectations for his return to the defending champions.

“It’s not like I fully left Kebbi Fishers because I returned late for training due to personal issues two seasons ago. The coach then asked me to go and help the new team, Kebbi United BSC.

That was the reason I went to Kebbi United BSC,” he said.

“My goal is to prove that I am still the player I was when I left the team seasons ago and to win the league. I also want to return to my best form. By the grace of God, I am going to give my best.”

Having played for both Kebbi teams in the NBSL, Joseph certainly understands the impact of Kebbi Fishers ahead of his second stint.

“Kebbi Fishers is an organized team, from the management down to the players and officials. All the players on the team are friends.

“One particular thing I learned from Kebbi Fishers is their encouragement.

“Even if the team loses or isn’t at its best, they encourage you with the belief that you can do it. Honestly, I love that encouragement from them,” he continued.

“The Chairman of the team is also very encouraging. Even when you lose hope, the Chairman will encourage you.

“There was a time I almost gave up, and he told me that he would hold me responsible if the team failed.

“The words of encouragement kept me going, and last season, I put in my best for Kebbi United BSC, and they finished third. This time around, I decided to return to my roots at Kebbi Fishers to give my best.

“Beach soccer in Kebbi State has improved a lot because most of the players who were not initially interested in the game are now joining in.

“There are many players eager to play in the upcoming league, all because of the growth of the local league we’ve been playing in.

“The local league in Kebbi has improved a lot and has drawn much attention from many people. I believe that by next season, many teams will participate in the league, and that’s what we need for more competition,” he concluded.

2025 NBSC: Monday Joseph on ambitious return to Kebbi Fishers ahead of 2025 campaign

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