Nigeria Customs kept their perfect record intact in the second phase of the NBBF/Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League, beating Plateau Rocks 62-44 at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria. The result followed their emphatic 100-30 victory over Nasarawa Amazons in Saturday’s opener.
Nigeria Customs strengthen title ambitions
The Border Girls are targeting a second league crown after lifting the 2023 trophy, and their fast start has put them close to earning a place in the Lagos final eight.
Air Warriors and ASO SKY Queens respond
Air Warriors also made a strong move towards the finals by recording two wins from two matches. They overcame Titans 50-43 on Sunday, having begun the phase with a 58-54 success against ASO SKY Queens. That opening victory also served as revenge for their defeat to the same opponents in the first phase.
ASO SKY Queens recovered later on Sunday, defeating Plateau Rocks 61-45.
MFM continue dominant Atlantic Conference run
At the Basketball Stadium in Port Harcourt, two-time champions MFM Women remained the side to beat after overpowering First Deep Water 76-24. The victory gave the Olukoya Girls a ninth success across the two phases.
- MFM won every game they played in Lagos.
- Their second phase began on Saturday with a 20-0 walkover against IGP Queens.
- The team is pursuing a return to the summit after losing the championship to Dolphins last year.
Next fixtures
Action resumes today in both conferences, with MFM facing defending champions Dolphins as they seek to move nearer to qualification for the final eight.
