Former champions First Bank got their 2025 Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball Premier League campaign off to a flying start with a commanding 62–48 victory over Dolphins on Wednesday at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City.

Displaying the poise and pedigree that has long defined them, First Bank controlled the game from tip-off, showcasing superior composure, tactical discipline, and fitness. Their performance was a reminder of why they remain a force in Nigerian women’s basketball.

Dolphins put up a spirited fight, but the the First Bank squad ultimately proved too much to handle, setting an early tone for what promises to be a competitive tournament.

In the day’s second fixture, Bayelsa Blue Whales made a strong statement of intent with a dominant 61–41 win over First Deep Water of Lagos, significantly boosting their chances of advancing to the finals in Lagos.

The 2025 edition of the Zenith Women’s Basketball League features five teams battling for supremacy in Benin City: First Bank, Bayelsa Blue Whales, MFM, Dolphins, and First Deep Water. With the stakes high and talent on display, fans can expect a thrilling run of games in Nigeria’s premier women’s basketball competition.