2026 NBPL: Kano Pillars hand Plateau Peaks first defeat in thriller

Posted : 22 May 2026

The 2026 Nigeria Basketball Premier League (NBPL) produced another round of thrilling encounters on Game Day 5, with Kano Pillars emerging as the biggest talking point after ending Plateau Peaks’ unbeaten run in a dramatic showdown in Jos.

Playing before a packed crowd at the National Indoor Sports Hall, Plateau Peaks were hoping to maintain their perfect start to the season, but Kano Pillars spoiled the party with a hard-fought 78-75 victory.

The home supporters, who filled the arena with high expectations, watched in disappointment as Plateau Peaks suffered their first loss of the campaign despite a spirited display.

Kano Pillars showed composure in crucial moments of the game to secure the narrow win and hand the Jos-based side a painful setback.

Also in Jos, Gombe Bulls delivered one of the most dominant performances of the round, overpowering Bauchi Nets 95-61. The heavy defeat leaves Bauchi Nets still searching for their first victory of the season as Raptors also recorded a slim 66-63 victory against Comets.

In Benin City, Kwara Falcons edged Coal City 69-66 in a closely fought battle, while Athletes For Peace comfortably defeated Edo Beads 60-39.

Attention now shifts to the next round of fixtures as struggling sides Bauchi Nets and Comets aim to finally open their accounts for the season.

Game Day 5 Results

Benin City Centre

Coal City 66-69 Kwara Falcons

Athletes For Peace 60-39 Edo Beads

Ibadan Centre

Raptors 66-63 Comets

Hoops & Read 70-65 Rivers Hoopers

Jos Centre

Gombe Bulls 95-61 Bauchi Nets

Kano Pillars 78-75 Plateau Peaks

Upcoming Fixtures

Benin City Centre

Kwara Falcons vs Athletes For Peace – 12pm

Edo Beads vs Mark Town Flyers – 2pm

Ibadan Centre

Hoops & Read vs Raptors – 12pm

Rivers Hoopers vs Comets – 2pm

Abuja Centre

Aso Sky Hawks vs Niger Potters – 4pm

Gboko City vs Nile University – 6pm

Jos Centre

Bauchi Nets vs Kano Pillars – 2pm

313 Warriors vs Plateau Peaks – 4pm

Game Day 5 of the 2026 NBPL delivered immense excitement, highlighted by Kano Pillars breaking the undefeated streak of Plateau Peaks in a tense battle. Domination from Gombe Bulls and tight victories across the Benin City and Ibadan centres further shook up the league standings. As the competition intensifies, basketball fans look forward to the upcoming fixtures where struggling sides face crucial tests to redeem their seasons.

2026 NBPL: Kano Pillars hand Plateau Peaks first defeat in thriller

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