The 2026 NBBF/Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League has come to a close with MFM Women Basketball team emerging as champions. The team won their third title in four years after a thrilling final match against First Bank, which ended in a 66-64 points win after overtime. The champions took home a prize money of N7.5 million for their efforts. The final match was attended by the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Adaora Umeoji, represented by Executive Director Adamu Lawani.
The Zenith Bank Plc has reiterated its commitment to the development of women’s basketball in Nigeria. According to Dr. Adaora Umeoji, represented by Adamu Lawani, the organisation has been supporting the game for 20 years and will continue to do so. Lawani described all the teams that participated in the league as winners, saying they all inspired young girls watching from the stands. He congratulated the champions, MFM, and the runner-up, First Bank, for their efforts.
The third-place match of the league was played between Nigeria Customs and Aso Sky Queens, with Nigeria Customs emerging as winners. The team defeated Aso Sky Queens with a score of 51-38 points, taking home the bronze medal and a prize money of N3 million. Apart from the teams, individual award winners also received money prizes. The Most Valuable Player of the tournament, Ioumabo Pius of MFM, received the highest prize money of N2 million.
Ioumabo Pius, the Most Valuable Player of the tournament, was rewarded by Zenith Bank for her outstanding performance. She was part of the Tournament Top 5 and received a sum of N500,000 from the bank. She also received another N500,000 from the bank for winning the MVP title, and an additional N500,000 each from Dam Foundations and Xejet, making it a total of N2 million.
Other teams that participated in the league also received prize money for their efforts. The second-place team, First Bank, received N5 million, while the third-place team, Nigeria Customs, received N3 million. The prize money was awarded by Zenith Bank Plc, which has been a sponsor of the league for 20 years.
The 2026 NBBF/Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League was a successful event, with teams competing fiercely for the top prize. The league provided a platform for women’s basketball players to showcase their skills and compete at a high level. The event was attended by top officials from Zenith Bank Plc, including Dr. Adaora Umeoji and Adamu Lawani.
The Zenith Bank Plc has been a major sponsor of women’s basketball in Nigeria for 20 years. The bank’s commitment to the development of the sport has been evident in its support for the league and other initiatives. The bank’s efforts have contributed to the growth of women’s basketball in Nigeria, and its continued support is expected to have a positive impact on the sport in the future.
Key points
- MFM Women Basketball team wins 2026 NBBF/Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League title
- Zenith Bank Plc reiterates commitment to development of women’s basketball in Nigeria
- Ioumabo Pius of MFM wins N2 million as Most Valuable Player of the tournament
