Africa-Press – Uganda. The 2025 National Basketball League season delivered a bold new chapter for Ugandan basketball, with the Namuwongo Blazers and JKL Lady Dolphins crowned champions in a campaign shaped by betPawa’s impactful Locker Room Bonus program.
The Blazers shocked the nation by ending the City Oilers’ 12-year reign, sealing a 68–55 Game Six victory on November 5 to clinch the series 4–2.
Powered by former Oilers standouts Jimmy Enabu, James Okello, Tonny Drileba, and Ivan Muhwezi, the team found its anchor in Joel Lukoji, who earned both Regular Season and Playoffs MVP honours sponsored by betPawa.
In the women’s Finals, the JKL Lady Dolphins edged the JT Lady Jaguars 69–68 on November 2, capturing their fifth championship in a gripping one-point showdown.
Hope Akello dominated the floor with 14 points, 18 rebounds, and 7 assists, securing her fourth straight Playoffs MVP award.
betPawa’s Locker Room Bonus played a defining role throughout the season, delivering UGX 130,000 instantly to every winning team’s players and key staff, a groundbreaking reward system that boosted morale, motivation, and professionalism across the league.
As the dust settles on an unforgettable season, one thing is clear: with betPawa’s support, Ugandan basketball is stepping confidently into a new era of excellence.
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