Nigeria, July 16 -- Dolphins Basketball Club have successfully retained their crown at the 5th edition of the D.K. Olukoya Women's Basketball Championship, defeating hosts Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) 43-37 in a tightly contested final played in Lagos.

The win, achieved in front of a lively crowd, confirms Dolphins as two-time champions of the prestigious tournament, matching the feat previously held by First Bank.

The final, which was played on 15 July to coincide with the joint birthday of MFM's General Overseer Daniel Olukoya and his wife, was part of a colourful closing ceremony that celebrated the tournament's steady growth and impact since its inception.

Dolphins seized control of the game early, racing to a 15-...