Zenith Bank/ NBBF Women’s Basketball League To Tip off August 16
The 2026 edition of the annual national Women’s Basketball League is set to start in two centres on August 17. This tournament which is the apex women’s basketball league in
The 2026 edition of the national Women’s Basketball League is set to commence in Lagos and Jos on August 16 and 17 respectively. Sponsered by Zenith Bank and the Nigeria Basketball Federation, the tournament serves as the pinnacle women's basketball league in the country. The NBBF Secretary General, Amina Amanchi, confirmed that preparations for the event are in full swing. The league will be divided into Atlantic and Savannah centres, with four teams expected to qualify from each to compete in the finals in Lagos.
Teams like First Bank, Sunshine Angels, and IGP Queens are expected to participate in the Atlantic Conference, while Nigeria Customs, Royal Aces, and Titans are anticipated to join the Savannah Conference. Zenith Bank's CEO, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, expressed delight in the league's return, highlighting its past influence in developing Nigeria's top female basketball talents. She anticipates that some players will progress to the national team, further elevating Nigeria's status in women's basketball on the continent.
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