Lagos Legends are the new champions of the NBBF Nigeria Premier Basketball League. They won the title on Saturday evening after beating Rivers Hoopers 74–72 in a very close game in Port Harcourt. The win also means the Legends will play for Nigeria in the 2026 Basketball Africa League.

The match was tough from the start. Both teams played hard and scored important points. The Legends scored first with a three-pointer, but the Hoopers came back and won the first quarter 20–19.

The second quarter was also tight. Both teams defended well, and neither could take a big lead. At halftime, the score was 32–32.

In the third quarter, Rivers Hoopers were a little better. They scored 20 points while the Legends scored 17, giving the Hoopers a small three-point lead going into the last quarter.

The fourth quarter changed everything. The Legends played stronger and faster, scoring 25 points while the Hoopers scored 22. With 28 seconds left, the Legends were losing by two points, but they stayed calm. They scored four points in a row to win the game 74–72 in front of the Hoopers’ home fans.

In the earlier match, Gboko City Chiefs finished third in the league after beating Nigerian Customs 80–77 in another exciting game.