Defending champions of the Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League, MFM, along with three other teams, have secured their places in the semifinal stage of the 2025 season after defeating Titans 57-32, achieving two wins from three games. MFM had previously lost their first game of the finals against Dolphins.
Earlier yesterday, Dolphins confirmed the elimination of the Customs Women Basketball team, thrashing them 79-45 in a flawless group performance, having won all their group games while Customs lost all three.
Royal Aces also progressed to the final four with a narrow 40-37 victory against Bayelsa Blue Whales, while First Bank completed the quartet set to compete in the semifinals, as the battle for the new prize money of N7.5 million intensifies.
The semifinal matches are expected to take place at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos.
According to the sponsors, Zenith Bank, they are impressed with the level of competition at this year’s tournament, with teams fiercely contending for the enhanced prize money.
The Group Managing Director (GMD) and CEO of Zenith Bank, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji (OON), has promised to be physically present at the final and reiterated the bank’s commitment to supporting sports, particularly women’s basketball in Nigeria.
“This year’s edition has been very exciting, as I am also following the proceedings closely. We expect a fantastic final in Lagos, and I believe fans will enjoy the skills on display from these players,” said Adaora.
On Thursday at the National Stadium, six schools were brought in by the sponsors to witness the games, and it is anticipated that approximately 15 schools will also attend the final on Saturday.
