One dream, two paths – Bosna Visit Sarajevo and Ilirija face each other in the NLB ABA League 2 Finals

A historic battle is about to unfold in Sarajevo as Bosna Visit Sarajevo and Ilirija prepare to clash in Game 1 of the 2024/25 NLB ABA League 2 Finals this Wednesday evening, with a coveted spot in the AdmiralBet ABA League on the line. It’s a best-of-three series, and the stakes couldn’t be higher — promotion to the top-tier of regional basketball.

For Bosna Visit Sarajevo, this is more than just a series — it’s a shot at redemption and return. The iconic club, once a powerhouse of Yugoslav and European basketball, is on the verge of making its comeback to the AdmiralBet ABA League after 15 long years, with their last appearance dating back to the 2009/10 season. Backed by their passionate home crowd and historic legacy, Bosna Visit Sarajevo will be determined to take full advantage of hosting Game 1 and set the tone in the series.

Meanwhile, Ilirija are living a dream run of their own. They are knocking on the door of greatness, aiming to secure a place in the AdmiralBet ABA League for the first time in their history. Their road to the Finals was no less impressive — eliminating Zlatibor Mozzart, one of the pre-season favorites, showed their resilience, unity, and hunger for a breakthrough moment.

This Finals series also marks a unique occasion, as Bosna Visit Sarajevo and Ilirija have never met in any ABA competition before. That only adds to the intrigue and unpredictability of the matchup.

Both teams defied the odds in the semifinals — Bosna Visit Sarajevo taking down Vojvodina mts, and Ilirija toppling Zlatibor Mozzart — which makes this final showdown a perfect culmination to an already thrilling NLB ABA League 2 season.

2024/25 NLB ABA League, Finals, Game 1, Wednesday, April 30, 2025:

Bosna Visit Sarajevo – Ilirija (19:00)

Game 2, Wednesday, May 7, 2025:

Ilirija – Bosna Visit Sarajevo (19:00)

*Game 3, Wednesday, May 14, 2025:

Bosna Visit Sarajevo – Ilirija (19:00)