The 2021 NBBF Premier League was the season of the

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organised by the

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(NBBF).

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won their fourth national championship after defeating

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in the final. As such, they qualified directly for the

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Final stage

The Final Eight was played in the Abuja Sports Hall in

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Individual awards

*Most Valuable Player:

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(Rivers Hoopers) *Final MVP:

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(Rivers Hoopers) *Best Five: ** Owen Oriakhi (Rivers Hoopers) ** Ben Akhutie (Customs) ** Michael Lordprince (Kwara Falcons) ** Wisdom Anyaoha (Gombe Bulls) **

(Rivers Hoopers) *Top Scorer: Owen Oriakhi (Rivers Hoopers)

References

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