Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League kicks off in two centres by Our Reporter September 2, 2024 written by Our Reporter September 2, 2024 100The 2024 Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League kicks off today in two cities: Akure, Ondo State, and Lafia, Nasarawa State.In Akure, the Indoor Sports Hall of the Akure Township Stadium will host the Atlantic Conference, featuring eight teams: First Bank, Delta Force, MFM, First Deep Waters, Dolphins, IGP Queens, Bayelsa Whales, and Sunshine Angels. According to the fixtures released by the Nigeria Basketball Federation, the opening matches include First Bank vs. Delta Queens, with defending champions MFM facing First Deep Waters. Additionally, Dolphins will play IGP Queens, while Bayelsa Whales take on Sunshine Angels. In Lafia, the City Hall will host the Savannah Conference, where eight other teams will compete for a final spot in the league. You Might Be Interested In Former NFF President Sani Lulu hails Gusau on sincerity, vision and direction Youth and Sports Development Ministry Reacts To Trending Video of Former Boxer. Who Wins Top 5 Euro Leagues?Today, Air Warriors will vie for honours against Titans, Nigeria Customs will face Royal Aces, Kada Angels will clash with Plateau Rocks just as Nasarawa Babes with tango with the Nigeria Army in the final match of the day. The first and second phases of the Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League, beginning September 22nd, will feature a round-robin format. Four teams from each of the two conferences will advance to the finals in Lagos, where eight teams will compete for the 2024 title.Adaora Umeoji, Group Managing Director of Zenith Bank, has urged all participants to embrace the spirit of friendliness and fair play throughout the competition. “We are aware winners will emerge in the fixtures but we want all of them to uphold discipline, make friends and exhibit their talents in the next few weeks. “It is always a delight to put smiles on the faces of our women and so far we at Zenith Bank are proud that these ladies are making Nigeria proud in continental and global tournaments,” the Zenith CEO said. President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Musa Kida, only few days ago assured that all was set for the competition. Author Our Reporter View all posts Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTumblrWhatsappTelegramEmail previous post Ilechukwu Laments Rangers’ draw with El-Kanemi next post Bolaji to Compete for Historic Paralympic Bronze You may also like Gwagwalada and AMAC Set for Historic Showdown in... Lagos Legends Club Pays Courtesy Visit To AIG... Lagos FA, Stakeholders Mourns Death Of Tade Azeez Francis Orbih elected into Badminton World Federation Council NSC Mourns the Passing of Ex Referees Association... 40 Athletes from 30 Schools across 10 States... Lagos State League: Chekas Feeders Coach Rues Draw... CBEX: EFCC declares eight persons wanted over crypto fraud Chelsea’s troubled season not a failure insists Maresca Team Nigeria ends African Weightlifting Championship with 13...Leave a Comment Cancel ReplySave my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
