First Bank Women Basketball Club, known as the Elephant Ladies, began their Final 8 campaign at the 2026 NBBF/Zenith Bank Women's Basketball League with a 68-57 victory over newcomers Victoria Queens on Tuesday at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.
The two sides had each won one game during the first and second phases of the Atlantic Conference, setting up a closely watched opener. First Bank took control early, winning the first three quarters 19-14, 16-7 and 21-11 to build a commanding lead.
Victoria Queens mounted a fight-back in the final quarter, taking it 25-12, but the experienced First Bank side held on for the 11-point win.
Later fixtures at the Final 8 include Bayelsa Blue Whales against Aso Sky Queens, Victoria Queens facing Nigeria Customs, First Bank taking on Air Warriors and MFM meeting Titans, as the race to dethrone defending champions Dolphins continues.
