First Bank Women’s Basketball Club began their 2026 Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League Final 8 campaign with a 68-57 victory over newcomers Victoria Queens at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos.
The record winners led 19-14, 16-7 and 21-11 after the first three quarters, taking a 56-32 advantage into the final period. Victoria Queens responded by winning the last quarter 25-12, but the comeback did not alter the outcome.
First Bank will next face Air Warriors, while Victoria Queens play Nigeria Customs. Bayelsa Blue Whales take on ASO Sky Queens in the next fixture, with MFM and Titans completing the day’s programme.
The Final 8 is being contested for the championship currently held by defending champions Dolphins.
