NBBF Leagues, Indoor Sports Complex, Package B, National Stadium, Abuja (2026)

02/10/2026

🏀🔥 ROAD TO THE FINALS: THE SEMI-FINALS ARE HERE! 🔥🏀
The battle for the crown intensifies as the NBBF Zenith Bank Women's Premier Basketball League 2026 enters its decisive stage. Four teams, two blockbuster encounters, and just one step away from the grand finale! 🏆
The stage is set for an exciting day of basketball action at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, as the race for the championship continues.
🔥 SEMI-FINAL 1
🆚 FIRST BANK vs ASO SKY QUEENS
🕑 2:00 PM
📅 Friday, 2nd October 2026
📍 National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos
Can First Bank continue their championship pursuit, or will Aso Sky Queens rise to the occasion and secure their place in the final?
🔥 SEMI-FINAL 2
🆚 MFM vs NIGERIA CUSTOMS
🕓 4:00 PM
📅 Friday, 2nd October 2026
📍 National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos
A thrilling showdown awaits as MFM takes on Nigeria Customs in a high-stakes encounter, with a coveted spot in the final on the line.
🏆 THE ROAD TO THE FINALS IS ALMOST COMPLETE!
Who will survive the semi-final battles and earn the right to compete for the ultimate prize?
The excitement is building. The pressure is rising. The championship dream is alive!
📣 Don't miss the action! Come out and support women's basketball as the best teams battle for glory.
NBBF ZENITH BANK WOMEN'S PREMIER BASKETBALL LEAGUE 2026
🔥 THE ROAD TO THE FINALS! 🔥

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20/09/2026

The opening day has set the tone for an exciting championship, with Rivers Hoopers and Gboko City Chiefs getting off to winning starts, while Maktown Flyers and Aso Sky Hawks will be eager to bounce back.
For Rivers Hoopers, the victory represents an encouraging beginning to their campaign on home court, as they aim to add another championship to their history. Meanwhile, Gboko City Chiefs have demonstrated that they are ready to compete for the title with their narrow victory over the defending champions.
The 2026 Nigeria Basketball Premier League Final Four continues in Port Harcourt, with more exciting matchups expected as the four teams pursue national glory.
The race for the 2026 NBPL championship is officially underway!

14/09/2026

The Final Phase is Now

14/09/2026

NBPL Final Four 2026 — Port Harcourt
FINAL FOUR RETURNS TO PORT HARCOURT
20th – 22nd September 2026
FOUR TEAMS. ONE CHAMPION. THE HEAT IS ON.
The stage is set for the climax of the 2026 Nigeria Basketball Premier League (NBPL) season as the Final Four returns to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, from 20th to 22nd September 2026.
Four teams have earned their place in the championship showdown, each arriving with a unique story, a different motivation and one common ambition — to become the 2026 Nigeria Basketball Premier League Champions.
THE FINAL FOUR
🏀 RIVERS HOOPERS — HOSTS
The home crowd will have its own team to cheer as Rivers Hoopers welcome the Final Four back to Port Harcourt.
Playing in front of their home fans, the Hoopers will be looking to turn home-court advantage into championship success. With the support of the passionate Port Harcourt basketball community behind them, Rivers Hoopers will be determined to finish the season on top.
🏆 MAKTOWN FLYERS — DEFENDING CHAMPIONS
The reigning champions, Maktown Flyers, return to defend their crown.
Having conquered the league last season, the Flyers know exactly what it takes to win when the pressure is at its highest. Their mission in Port Harcourt is clear — defend their title and prove that their championship was no fluke.
🔥 GBOKO CITY CHIEFS — THREE STRAIGHT YEARS
Consistency has become the trademark of Gboko City Chiefs, who are making their third consecutive Final Four appearance.
Their return to the championship stage for three straight years underlines their remarkable consistency and competitive strength. The Chiefs will be hoping that this is the year they finally turn repeated Final Four appearances into championship glory.
🚀 ASO SKY HAWKS — THE DEBUTANTS
Every Final Four has a new story, and this year it belongs to Aso Sky Hawks.
Making their Final Four debut, the Sky Hawks have announced themselves as a force to be reckoned with. Without the experience of previous Final Four campaigns, they will enter the championship with nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Their historic debut adds another layer of excitement to what promises to be an unforgettable championship showdown.
FOUR DIFFERENT STORIES. ONE DESTINATION.
The 2026 Final Four brings together:
Rivers Hoopers — The Hosts
Maktown Flyers — The Defending Champions
Gboko City Chiefs — Three-Time Consecutive Final Four Participants
Aso Sky Hawks — Final Four Debutants
From the defending champions seeking to retain their crown, to the hosts chasing glory on home soil, the consistent Chiefs looking to finally claim the ultimate prize, and the debutant Sky Hawks hoping to create history, the Final Four promises a compelling battle from start to finish.
PORT HARCOURT READY FOR THE SHOWDOWN
For three days, 20th–22nd September 2026, the attention of Nigerian basketball will turn to Port Harcourt.
Fans can expect intense competition, elite performances, dramatic moments and the very best of Nigerian basketball as the four teams battle for the league's ultimate prize.
The Final Four is not simply the end of a season.
It is where reputations are made.
It is where champions are crowned.
And it is where history is written.
FINAL FOUR 2026
PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE
20th – 22nd SEPTEMBER 2026
THE FOUR CONTENDERS
🏠 RIVERS HOOPERS — HOSTS
🏆 MAKTOWN FLYERS — DEFENDING CHAMPIONS
🔥 GBOKO CITY CHIEFS — THREE STRAIGHT FINAL FOUR APPEARANCES
🚀 ASO SKY HAWKS — DEBUTANTS
ONE CITY. FOUR TEAMS. ONE CHAMPION.
The Heat is ON.
Port Harcourt is ready.
The Final Four is back.

30/08/2026

🏀 GAME REPORT — NBPL 2026 PLAYOFFS
DAY 1 | GAME 2
MAKTOWN FLYERS 90 – 84 GBOKO CITY CHIEFS
After Overtime
The defending champions, Maktown Flyers, have announced their return to the NBPL Playoffs with a hard-fought 90–84 overtime victory over top contenders Gboko City Chiefs.
It was a thrilling contest at the Basketball Stadium, Niger Street, Port Harcourt, with both teams refusing to give an inch during regulation time. The Chiefs pushed the defending champions to the limit, forcing the game into overtime.
However, Maktown Flyers showed the composure and championship experience needed in the extra period, pulling away to secure a crucial six-point victory.
The result gives the defending champions an important early win and sends a strong message to the rest of the Playoffs: Maktown Flyers are here to defend their crown. 🏆🔥
Final: Maktown Flyers 90–84 Gboko City Chiefs
Result: Maktown Flyers win after overtime.

30/08/2026

🏀 GAME REPORT
NBPL 2026 PLAYOFFS – DAY 1
Aso Sky Hawks 63 – 57 Hoops & Read
Savannah Conference champions Aso Sky Hawks opened their NBPL 2026 Playoffs campaign in impressive fashion, defeating Olumide Oyedeji Hoops & Read 63–57 in a closely contested Game 1 at the Basketball Stadium, Niger Street, Port Harcourt.
The game produced an intense battle from start to finish, with both teams displaying determination and quality basketball. Hoops & Read pushed hard to stay within touching distance, but the Sky Hawks held their composure when it mattered most.
The Savannah Conference champions ultimately secured a six-point victory, sending an early statement of intent as the Playoffs continue.
Final Score:
🟠 Hoops & Read 57
🔵 Aso Sky Hawks 63
Aso Sky Hawks take the win and the early momentum in the Playoffs. 🏆🔥

29/08/2026

Meet the teams...
Let's go Naija.
Destination Final Four

28/08/2026

🏀 NIGER STREET IS READY! 🔥
Niger Street is set to host the best of Nigerian basketball as the Nigeria Basketball Premier League Playoffs takes centre stage!
The battle for supremacy begins.
The intensity will be higher.
The stakes will be bigger.
Only the best will survive!
📅 29 August – 5 September 2026
📍 Basketball Arena, Niger Street, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
THE PLAYOFFS ARE HERE! 🏆🔥
Aso Sky Hawks, 313 Warriors, Gboko City Chiefs, Kano Pillars.
Maktown flyers, Hoops And Read, Lagos Raptors and Host Rivers Hoopers
Destination Final Four...
Get ready for elite basketball, fierce competition and unforgettable moments.
Naija is Ready. 🇳🇬🏀

24/08/2026

PORT HARCOURT TO HOST NBBF PLAYOFFS AS EIGHT TEAMS BATTLE FOR GLORY
Port Harcourt, Rivers State — August 24, 2026
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, is set to become the centre of Nigerian basketball as the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) Playoffs take place from 29th August to 6th September 2026 at the Basketball Stadium, Niger Street, Port Harcourt.
The highly anticipated playoffs will bring together the top eight teams from the Nigerian Basketball Premier League, following a competitive regular season that produced some of the finest basketball action across the country.
With the league reaching its decisive stage, the eight qualified teams will battle through the playoff rounds with the ultimate prize in sight — the NBBF championship title.
PORT HARCOURT READY FOR BASKETBALL SHOWDOWN
The selection of Port Harcourt as the host city underscores the city's growing importance to Nigerian basketball and its reputation as one of the country's major sporting destinations.
From 29th August to 6th September, basketball fans, families, sports enthusiasts and stakeholders from across Nigeria are expected to converge on the city for nine days of high-level basketball, entertainment and competition.
The Basketball Stadium on Niger Street will provide the stage for the country's best teams to compete for supremacy.
EIGHT TEAMS. ONE DESTINATION.
The playoffs represent the culmination of months of preparation, travel, competition and determination. For the eight teams that have earned their place, every possession, defensive stop and basket will matter as they pursue a place in the final reckoning.
The playoff stage promises intense matchups, tactical battles and individual brilliance, with teams determined to leave Port Harcourt as champions.
A CELEBRATION OF NIGERIAN BASKETBALL
Beyond the competition itself, the playoffs are expected to provide an opportunity to celebrate the growth and development of basketball in Nigeria.
The NBBF remains committed to creating a competitive platform that provides opportunities for players, coaches, officials, clubs and other basketball stakeholders to showcase their talents and contribute to the continued development of the sport.
As the countdown begins, the message is clear:
Port Harcourt is ready.
The eight teams are ready.
Nigerian basketball is ready.
THE PLAYOFFS ARE HERE.
29th August – 6th September 2026
Basketball Stadium, Niger Street, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Eight Teams. One Champion. One Destination.
PORT HARCOURT — GET READY FOR THE PLAYOFFS!

07/06/2026

ALL ROADS LEAD TO ENUGU & MINNA!
The journey continues as the Nigeria Basketball Premier League 2026 moves into an exciting Phase 2 showdown!
The best teams from across the nation are set to battle for supremacy, playoff positions, and a chance to move one step closer to championship glory.
📍 ENUGU & MINNA
📅 19th – 30th June, 2026
Expect electrifying matchups, unforgettable moments, fierce rivalries, and top-class basketball action as Nigeria's finest talents take center stage.
The race is on.
The stakes are higher.
The destination is clear.
Destination Playoffs
Nigeria Basketball Premier League 2026 – Phase 2
Fans, teams, officials, and stakeholders — get ready because the road to greatness now runs through Enugu and Minna!

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