As anticipation builds for the 2024/25 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six set to take place in Ikenne, Ogun State, attention naturally turns to the defining moments of past editions that have shaped the prestige of the tournament.
In recent years, the NWFL Premiership Super Six has grown into a stage where champions are made, legacies forged, and history rewritten. With different champions in each of the past four seasons, the drama is never in short supply—and neither are the standout performances.
As three of this season’s contenders—Remo Stars Ladies, Nasarawa Amazons, and Naija Ratels—seek their first-ever titles, we look back at five unforgettable moments that have left a lasting impact on the Super Six legacy.
1. Chiamaka Nnadozie’s Breakout Performance (2019/20)
Before becoming one of Africa’s most celebrated goalkeepers, Chiamaka Nnadozie delivered a standout performance that helped Rivers Angels clinch their sixth league title. Her remarkable shot-stopping ability—particularly in the tense 1-0 final win over Confluence Queens in Lagos—caught the attention of European scouts.
That tournament marked her final NWFL appearance before joining French giants Paris FC in France, and she has since blossomed into a key figure for the Super Falcons. Nnadozie’s brilliance during the Super Six was the launchpad for a stellar international career.
2. Rivers Angels’ Comeback Triumph (2020/21)
The 2020/21 Super Six in Ijebu Ode showcased one of the greatest comebacks in tournament history. After a sluggish start that included back-to-back draws with FC Robo Queens and Delta Queens, Rivers Angels turned the tide dramatically.
Victories over Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens, and Sunshine Queens sealed their seventh league crown and secured Nigeria’s first-ever ticket to the inaugural CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers in Côte d’Ivoire. Head coach Edwin Okon masterminded the turnaround, underlining the club’s resilience and pedigree.
3. Gift Monday’s Record-Breaking Run (2021/22)
Few individual performances in Super Six history rival Gift Monday’s incredible 2021/22 campaign. On loan to Bayelsa Queens from FC Robo, the forward scored in every Playoff game—netting nine goals in five matches.
Her goals propelled Bayelsa Queens to the title and earned her both the Top Scorer and Most Valuable Player awards. That season became a career-defining one, as Monday earned her Super Falcons call-up for the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and later moved to Washington Spirit in the NWSL.
4. Delta Queens’ Unbeaten Run and Home Glory (2022/23)
Delta Queens delivered a dominant campaign both in the regular season and the Playoffs, culminating in a dramatic win on home soil at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.
Despite early setbacks—including a missed penalty and own goal in the final against defending champions Bayelsa Queens—Chinaza Agoh’s second-half heroics turned the match around in stunning fashion.
The team’s undefeated run and massive home support made their title win a landmark event, with Agoh later moving on to professional stints in Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
5. Edo Queens’ Historic Title Under Moses Aduku (2023/24)
Edo Queens defied the odds in the most recent edition, lifting their first-ever NWFL Premiership title in Yenagoa. Under the guidance of coach Moses Aduku, the team edged out Rivers Angels and Bayelsa Queens by a single point, despite managing just one win in five games.
Aduku made history by becoming the first coach in the league’s modern era to win the title with two different teams, having led Bayelsa Queens to glory in 2022.
Edo Queens’ run didn’t end there—they went on to shock two-time champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies in the CAF Women’s Champions League, announcing themselves as a continental force.
As the stage is set for another thrilling Super Six showdown, these moments serve as a reminder that in the NWFL, history is never far behind—and heroes are always waiting to be made.