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2025 Zenith Bank Women Basketball Final 8: First Bank Secures First Win

Posted : 17 September 2025

The 2025 Zenith Bank/NBBF Women Basketball Final Eight have kicked off as First Bank of Lagos defeated Bayelsa Blue Whales 53-36 in their opening fixture.

 

Bayelsa initially pushed hard, staying close in the first quarter (10-11) and second quarter (10-13), but First Bank maintained a narrow lead. At halftime, the Lagos side led 24-20 before dominating the third and fourth quarters 17-7 and 12-9, pulling clear to secure victory.

 

First Bank played with composure, tightening their defense whenever Bayelsa produced unexpected bursts of energy and attacking flair.

 

In another fixture, Air Warriors suffered heartbreak as inexperience cost them dearly, losing 54-52 to Royal Aces despite keeping the contest balanced until late. Air Warriors held a seven-point advantage toward the end, but Royal Aces rallied, forced a 52-52 draw, and snatched victory in the closing moments.

 

Elsewhere, Titans Basketball Club defeated Nigeria Customs 51-47, while Dolphins Basketball Club of Lagos narrowly overcame Mountain of Fire Miracles team with the same scoreline.

 

Meanwhile, tournament sponsor Zenith Bank PLC announced a total prize pool of N15.5 million for the eight finalists, to be shared among winners, runners-up, and outstanding performers. The champions will receive N7.5 million, runners-up N5 million, and the third-placed team N3 million. Additionally, Atlantic and Savannah Conference winners will claim N1 million each, while individual award recipients, including the tournament MVP, will receive N500,000 apiece.

 

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