First Bank, Bayelsa Blue Whales in Flying Start in Benin City

The 2025 edition of Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball Premier League started yesterday at the indoor Sports Hall of the Samuel Ogbemudia  Stadium Benin City with former champions, First Bank, in a good start. 

First Bank started the competition on a scintillating note as they defeated  Dolphins  62- 48.

First Bank ladies showed intention from the beginning following their composure and level of fitness exhibited. 

Dolphins also gave good account of themselves but at the end of the game, it was First Bank that proved their supremacy.

In the second game, Bayelsa Blue Whales defeated First DeepWater of Lagos 61-41 to boost their chances of making it to Lagos for the finals.

In this edition of the Zenith Bank/ NBBF Premier League, a total of five teams are currently in the ancient city slugging it out in the league. 

The teams are First Bank, Bayelsa Blue Whales, MFM, Dolphins,  and  First Deep Waters of Lagos.