The 2026 Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League will begin this month, with the Lagos centre opening on 16 August and the Jos centre following a day later on 17 August.
Two-centre start for Nigeria’s leading women’s league
Nigeria’s premier women’s basketball competition is being staged by the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), with Zenith Bank Plc serving as the title sponsor.
NBBF Secretary General Amina Amanchi said preparations had been completed and confirmed that the federation’s board, headed by Engr. Musa Kida, would be present at both locations. She said Lagos would host the Atlantic Centre from 16 August, while Jos would stage the Savannah Centre beginning on 17 August.
The campaign is divided between the Atlantic and Savannah conferences. Following Phase 1 and Phase 2 fixtures, the leading four sides in each conference will earn places in the finals in Lagos.
Conference line-ups
Atlantic Conference — Lagos
- First Bank
- Sunshine Angels
- IGP Queens
- First Deep Waters
- Delta Force
- MFM
- Dolphins
- Bayelsa Whales
Savannah Conference — Jos
- Nigeria Customs
- Royal Aces
- Titans
- Nasarawa Babes
- Kada Angels
- Nigeria Army
- Plateau Rocks
- Air Warriors of Abuja
Zenith Bank targets another generation of stars
Zenith Bank Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji said the organisation remained pleased with the competition’s history and development. She described the annual tournament as a source of pride, noting that it had helped produce outstanding Nigerian players and establish the country as a leading force in African women’s basketball.
Umeoji also linked the domestic league to the progress of Nigeria’s women’s national team, D’Tigress. She highlighted the team’s major achievements on the international stage, including its involvement in the Olympic Games and the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
She added that the 2026 edition could provide the next group of players to advance into the national-team set-up, with several athletes expected to take that step.
