The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), organisers of the annual domestic league and the sponsors, Zenith Bank PLC are getting set for the second phase of the 2025 Women’s Basketball League scheduled to take place in both the Atlantic and Savannah conferences.

The second phase is expected to take place between August 24 and September 1. A board member and NBBF’s Head of Media, Felix Awogu, confirmed the federation’s readiness to adhere to commencement date of the second phase as originally scheduled.

He confirmed that all is in place for a successful completion of the league as the Atlantic Conference will take place at the Ilorin Township Stadium.

At the same time, the Savannah Conference is billed for Jos, Plateau State.

In the 1st phase which took place in Benin, defending Champions, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries Basketball team and First Bank had a good run against others like Dolphins, Bayelsa Blue Whales, and First Deep Waters.

In the Savannah Conference, Air Warriors and Plateau Rocks were the high fliers in a group which also has Customs, Kada Angels, HAM Warriors, Titans, Royal Aces and Nasarawa Amazons.

The sponsor of the league, Zenith Bank, has assured stakeholders that the organisation is ready to continue its commitment to the development of the game in Nigeria.

The family of the deceased Nigerian football legend, Prince Peter Rufai, has announced the funeral arrangements of the former Super Eagles goalkeeper.

A statement signed by Sunny Bruce Rufai on behalf of the family on Monday, said that the Service of Songs and public presentation of his biography will be held on Thursday, August 21st, at Raji Rasaki Estate Field, off Raji Rasaki Road, Amuwo Odofin, at 4:30 pm prompt.

Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, at 22nd of August, 2025, at the Catholic Church of Visitation, First Avenue, Festac Town, at 10:00 am, while interment follows immediately at Ikoyi Cemetery. Thanksgiving Service will be held at the Catholic Church of Visitation, Lagos, at 8:00 am.

The former Super Eagles goalkeeper, fondly known as “Dodo Mayana, ” passed away at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, after a brief illness. He was aged 61.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has strongly condemned the alleged racial abuse that took place during two German Cup fixtures over the weekend, describing the incidents as “unacceptable” in a statement released Monday.

“There is no place for racism in football,” Infantino said, emphasizing his continued commitment to fighting racism in the sport.

The controversy erupted on Sunday during the match between Lokomotive Leipzig and Schalke, which was temporarily halted after Schalke winger Christopher Antwi-Adjei reported being racially abused by home fans.

In response, an announcement condemning racist behavior was made over the stadium’s public address system. However, after play resumed, Antwi-Adjei was met with repeated boos from the home supporters.

Later that day, Lokomotive Leipzig issued a formal apology for the behavior of their fans.