2026 NWFL Championship Draw Sets Stage for Title Race
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has unveiled the groupings for the 2026 NWFL Championship following the official draw held on 29 June 2026 at the league’s headquarters in Abuja. The draw paired the 16 participating clubs into four groups of four ahead of the championship in Calabar, where only two teams […]
NWFL Suspends Two Players Over Post-Match Violence
By Arinzechi chukwunonso The Nigeria Women Football League has handed two-match suspensions to Teslimot Balogun of Pacesetter Queens and Busari Suliyat of Ekiti Queens following a post-match altercation after their Matchday 15 fixture in Ado Ekiti. The decision was announced in a statement signed by the league’s Media Director, Samuel Ahmadu on Thursday April 16, […]
Late Goals, Tight Battles Define NWFL Matchday 15
By Arinzechi chukwunonso Matchday 15 of the Nigeria Women Football League Premiership delivered late drama, narrow wins and closely contested fixtures, as the race for top spots intensified across centres. In Lagos, Robo Queens secured a 2-0 victory over Abia Angels with two late goals. Rodiat Yusuf opened scoring in the 86th minute, while Opeyemi […]
NWFL: Rivers Angels Thrash Heartland as Bayelsa Queens Win Away
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Matchday Seven of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership produced multiple victories across the centres, with Rivers Angels recording the biggest win of the round and Bayelsa Queens securing an away triumph. In Lagos, Dannaz Ladies defeated Ahudiyannem Queens 2–1. Amarachi Anusillem scored in the 58th minute before Chizaram Onyenze […]
NWFL Sanctions Ibom Angels ₦2.5m Fine, Three-Match Fan Ban
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) has fined Ibom Angels FC ₦2.5 million and ordered the club to play three home matches behind closed doors following crowd violence during their Premiership clash with Bayelsa Queens in Uyo. The sanctions, announced on Thursday, January 8, 2026, followed a review of match officials’ reports […]
Naija Ratels Show Heart Despite Setback Against Bayelsa Queens
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Naija Ratels may not have taken the points on Matchday 3, but they won admiration and respect with a spirited performance in their 5–0 loss to Bayelsa Queens — a display that showed heart, commitment, and the promise of brighter days ahead. Facing one of the most formidable sides in the NWFL […]
Naija Ratels Lose to Rivers Angels as NWFL Enters Matchday 2
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Naija Ratels may have fallen 1-0 to Rivers Angels in Port Harcourt, but the biggest headline from Matchday 2 of the 2025 NWFL Premiership was the outstanding performance of goalkeeper Mercy Vincent, whose brilliance kept the former champions at bay for most of the encounter. Vincent pulled off a string of remarkable […]
NWFL Kicks Off, as Naija Ratels Signal Intent in Gritty Abuja Opener
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2025/2026 Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership season kicked off on Wednesday with late goals, big fights and tough draws across centres nationwide. In Abuja, Naija Ratels the capital’s only top-flight football team, opened their campaign with a determined goalless draw against Ibom Angels at the Bwari Stadium. As the FCT’s […]
Governor Diri Rewards Bayelsa Queens with Millions After Premiership Victory
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has announced a multi-million-naira reward for Bayelsa Queens Football Club after the team emerged winners of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Women Football League Premiership (NWFL). Speaking during the 167th State Executive Council meeting in Yenagoa, Governor Diri revealed that each of the 26 players who featured in the […]