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Pictorial of Sunday's final

Pictorial of Saturday's games

Congratulations NPA Pythons for winning the 2026 LBA men's first division league. As champions, they will represent Liberia in the FIBA interclubs men's competition next edition.

We will update photos of Sunday's games from now to Monday. Thanks for your support over the period.

Congratulations to D-Rockas on winning the 2026 LBA women's division. As champions, they will represent Liberia in the upcoming FIBA interclubs men's competition.

James Emmanuel Potter Congratulates Stakeholders on Successful 2026 LBA League
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‎The Chairman of the 2026 Liberia Basketball Association (LBA) League, James Emmanuel Potter, has congratulated stakeholders, coaches, players, officials, fans, and supporters for contributing to what he described as a successful league season.
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‎Potter, who also serves as an Executive Committee Member of the LBA, expressed appreciation on behalf of the league committee for the hard work, dedication, commitment, and support provided throughout the season.
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‎“With a grateful heart, and on behalf of my committee, we want to use this medium to thank and appreciate each and every one of you for your hard work, dedication, and support given to my committee and me,” Potter said.
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‎He acknowledged that the journey was not always easy, noting that disagreements and arguments were part of the process, but emphasized that everyone remained united by their shared passion for basketball.
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‎“The road was not an easy road. We fussed, we argued, and we went off on one another, but at the end of the day, it was all because of this basketball we all love so dearly,” he stated.
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‎Potter further thanked everyone for their contribution to the successful completion of the league, saying, “With a grateful heart, we say thank you plenty ooh.”
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‎Meanwhile, the LBA League Chairman disclosed that the association is expected to organize another basketball competition in the coming weeks.
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‎ According to Potter, the competition could either be the LBA Knockout Tournament or the President’s Cup.
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‎He said further details about the upcoming competition will be communicated in due course as the association continues its efforts to keep basketball active and competitive in Liberia.

NPA Pythons Crowned 2026 LBA First Division Champions
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‎NPA Pythons have been crowned champions of the 2026 Liberia Basketball Association (LBA) First Division League after defeating LPRC Oilers 3–2 in the best-of-five championship series on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Gymnasium.
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‎The Pythons secured the decisive victory in Game Five winning 46-38, bringing an end to a highly competitive championship series between two of Liberia’s leading basketball clubs.
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‎With the series tied at 2–2 heading into the final game, both teams entered the decisive encounter knowing that a victory would secure the league championship.
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‎ NPA Pythons, however, held their nerve and emerged victorious to claim the 2026 First Division title.
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‎The championship triumph marks a significant achievement for NPA Pythons, who demonstrated consistency and resilience throughout the best-of-five series.
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‎As champions of the 2026 LBA First Division League, NPA Pythons will also represent Liberia in the upcoming FIBA Men’s Club competition, where they will carry the country’s hopes on the international stage.
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‎The victory is expected to further boost basketball development in Liberia, while giving the Pythons an opportunity to test themselves against some of the best club teams across Africa.
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‎Meanwhile, LPRC Oilers finish the season as runners-up after pushing the championship series to the decisive fifth game.
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‎Also, D-Rockas won the women's category of the LBA league and defeating Flames 3-2 in the Best of five series with a score 61-58 in the last match on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Individual awards:
Jerror Tarwo, First division MVP-NPA Pythons

Ginny Johnson, women's division MVP-D-Rockas

Bedell Freeman, 3rd division- JR Rockies

Raphael Quaye, Best Coach-NPA Pythons

NPA Pythons are champions of the 2026 LBA first division league