MFM and First Bank picked up victories on the opening day of the Zenith Bank/NBBF Basketball League Final 8, but the results were overshadowed by organisational problems at the venue. The first fixture, scheduled for 10:00 a.m., did not tip off until roughly 1:00 p.m., pushing back the rest of the programme by about three hours.
Repeated power outages further disrupted the schedule, and the lack of a clear explanation for the initial delay left teams and spectators uncertain about the day's timetable. Organisers faced questions about the venue's readiness to stage a national women's basketball event featuring some of the country's leading clubs.
The basketball on court offered encouragement, with MFM and First Bank delivering strong performances. With the remaining days of the Final 8 still to play, attention will now turn back to the action, though organisers must address scheduling, power and communication issues to restore order to the competition.
