17/09/2025
Titans, Dolphins, First Bank, and Royal Aces Shine as Defending Champions MFM Stumble in Opening Games
Lagos, Nigeria – The 2025 Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball Premier League (ZBWBPL) Final 8 opened with fireworks at the National Stadium, Lagos, producing big wins, close encounters, and a major upset.
Defending champions MFM Basketball Club fell short in their first game, losing 41–51 to a determined Dolphins Basketball Club side. Despite flashes of brilliance, MFM could not withstand Dolphins’ relentless play, leaving the title holders under pressure heading into their next fixture.
Elsewhere, Titans Basketball Club battled hard to secure a 51–47 victory over Nigeria Customs Basketball Club, showing composure and strength down the stretch.
First Bank Basketball Club made a strong statement of intent, overpowering Bayelsa Blue Whales Basketball Club with a dominant 56–36 win to underline their championship pedigree.
In the most dramatic finish of the day, Royal Aces Basketball Club edged Air Warriors Basketball Club 54–52, sealing the win in the dying seconds of the game. The nail-biting clash had fans on their feet until the final buzzer, marking it as one of the most memorable moments of the opening round.
With these results, Dolphins, Titans, First Bank, and Royal Aces take early momentum, while defending champions MFM face an uphill battle to keep their crown.
The 2025 Final 8 continues with more electrifying matchups as Nigeria’s finest women’s basketball teams compete for glory.
All games are streamed live on OnesportTV YouTube Channel.
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