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Expanded Nigeria Premier Basketball League to Begin May 16 with 20 Teams

Posted : 11 May 2026

The 2026 Nigeria Men’s Premier Basketball League will now begin on May 16, following a schedule adjustment by the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) to accommodate an expanded lineup of participating clubs for the new season.

The league, originally slated to start on May 12, was postponed after the NBBF approved the inclusion of additional teams, increasing the competition to 20 clubs across the Atlantic and Savannah Conferences.

NBBF Secretary Amina Amanchi explained that the expansion reflects the federation’s commitment to growing domestic basketball and providing more competitive opportunities for clubs across the country. She also announced that all domestic player transfers between league clubs will now attract a fee of ₦150,000, which will be shared between the releasing club and the federation.

In the Savannah Conference, teams include Nigeria Customs Basketball Club, Nile University Basketball Club, Kano Pillars Basketball Club, Bauchi Nets Basketball Club, Plateau Peaks Basketball Club, Gboko City Chiefs Basketball Club, Gombe Bulls Basketball Club, Niger Potters Basketball Club, 313 Warriors Basketball Club, and Aso Sky Hawks Basketball Club.

The Atlantic Conference features defending champions Rivers Hoopers Basketball Club, alongside Maktown Flyers Basketball Club, Comets Basketball Club, Hoops and Reads Basketball Club, Kwara Falcons Basketball Club, Athletes For Peace Basketball Club, Edo Beads Basketball Club, Raptors Basketball Club, Coal City Blazers Basketball Club, and Confluence Kings Basketball Club.

The expanded structure is expected to increase competition intensity and further enhance the growth of professional basketball in Nigeria ahead of the new season.

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