The indoor sports hall came alive with intense basketball action as the Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League Final 8 delivered high-octane drama, featuring a statement win by MFM Basketball Club and a crucial comeback victory by perennial powerhouses First Bank.
Defending champions MFM Basketball Club sent a clear message across the league, putting on a clinic as they crushed the Bayelsa Blue Whales in a dominant, high-scoring affair. Controlling the court from the opening tip-off, MFM showcased ruthless offense, razor-sharp perimeter shooting, and aggressive defensive pressing that left their opponents struggling for answers throughout the contest.
Meanwhile, multi-time league champions First Bank Basketball Club bounced back in style following an earlier setback, reasserting their championship pedigree with a hard-fought victory. The Elephant Girls displayed grit, composure, and tactical discipline to shake off pressure and secure a vital win that keeps their title ambitions firmly on track.
With every possession carrying massive weight, the Final 8 stage in Lagos is proving to be an absolute thriller as Nigeria’s top women’s basketball clubs battle for national supremacy and Continental qualification slots.
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