The 2026 NBBF/Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League Final 8 has reached fever pitch at the National Stadium Indoor Sports Hall in Lagos after a dramatic final round of group games completely upended the title race.
Nine-time champions First Bank delivered a ruthless statement of intent, shattering Nigeria Customs’ undefeated streak with a dominant 69–47 victory. The crushing defeat robbed Customs of top spot in Group B, sending shockwaves through the tournament and setting up an unexpected heavy-weight collision.
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Meanwhile, two-time winners MFM Basketball proved their championship credentials by suffocating Aso Sky Queens 60–48 in a high-octane battle to lock down Group A with a flawless record.
The group stage results set up blockbuster semi-final clashes:
MFM Basketball vs. Nigeria Customs, A high-stakes showdown between the winners of the Atlantic and Savannah Conferences.
First Bank vs. Aso Sky Queens The record-holding Elephant Girls look to secure a spot in the final as they chase a historic 10th national crown.
With the semi-final battles tipping off today, Friday, October 2, only two teams will survive the hardwood to clash in Saturday’s grand finale for national glory.
