First Bank Women Basketball Club Triumphs Over Victoria Queens
On September 30, 2026, First Bank Women Basketball Club, also known as the Elephant Ladies, began their campaign in the 2026 NBBF/Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League Final 8 with a victory over newcomers Victoria Queens, winning 68-57. The match took place at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos.
First Bank, the record winners of the league, started strong, winning the first three quarters with scores of 19-14, 16-7, and 21-11. Although Victoria Queens mounted a comeback in the final quarter, winning it 25-12, they could not overcome the lead established by First Bank.
This victory positions First Bank favorably in their quest to reclaim the league title, while Victoria Queens will need to recover quickly to stay competitive. Other matches in the league were ongoing, with Bayelsa Blue Whales facing Aso Sky Queens and Victoria Queens set to play Nigeria Customs.
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