The second phase of the Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball tournament is ongoing in Abuja and Enugu.

 

The intense battle for the eight final spots in the 2024 Zenith Bank National Women’s Basketball League kicked off on Sunday and will continue today at two venues.

The MKO Abiola National Stadium's Indoor Sports Hall in Abuja is the site for the Savannah Conference, while the Indoor Sports Hall at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu hosts the Atlantic Conference. In the Savannah Conference, Nigeria Customs stands out as the team to beat, having won all their games in the first phase held earlier this month in Lafia, Nasarawa State.

Other teams vying for the four available slots in the Savannah Conference include Air Warriors, Plateau Rocks, Kada Angels, Titans, Royal Aces, Nigeria Army, and Nasarawa Babes. Today's Match Day 2 features Nigeria Army facing Kada Angels, Air Warriors going up against Plateau Rocks, Royal Aces challenging Nasarawa Amazons, and Titans battling Nigeria Customs.

In the Atlantic Conference, First Bank has emerged as the team to watch after winning all their matches in the first phase. Other competitors include defending champions MFM, Bayelsa Whales, Dolphins, Delta Force, IGP Queens, First Deep Water, and Sunshine Angels.

Today's Match Day 2 in the Atlantic Conference will see MFM take on Bayelsa Whales, Dolphins square off against First Bank, Sunshine Angels go up against Delta Force, and First Deep Water compete with IGP Queens.

Musa Kida, president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), confirmed that all logistics are in place to ensure true finalists emerge. Meanwhile, Zenith Bank CEO Adaora Umeoji urged all participants to give their best in this annual competition.