First Bank Women Basketball Club don begin di Final 8 of di 2026 NBBF/Zenith Bank Women's Basketball League wit 68-57 win ova Victoria Queens for di Indoor Sports Hall of di National Stadium for Surulere, Lagos on Tuesday.
Both sides don finish level for di Atlantic Conference wit one win each across di first and second phases, wey set up one keenly anticipated opener. First Bank control di contest from di start, as dem take di first three quarters 19-14, 16-7 and 21-11 to build one commanding lead.
Victoria Queens mount one spirited rally for di final period, as dem win am 25-12, but di comeback no reach as di more experienced First Bank side close out 11-point victory.
Di result give First Bank early edge for dia push to claim back di title. Victoria Queens must regroup quick-quick to keep dia campaign alive, as di race to dethrone defending champions Dolphins still dey go on Wednesday.
Bayelsa Blue Whales go face ASO Sky Queens for di day's first game, while Victoria Queens dey look to bounce back against Nigeria Customs.
