Women’s Football Rising: The NWFL’s Vision under Chairman Ms. Nkechi Obi

In the heart of Nigerian sports, a revolution is brewing, one that promises to elevate women’s football to unprecedented heights. Spearheading this transformation is the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), under the dynamic leadership of Chairman Ms. Nkechi Obi. With a compelling vision and a 5-pronged execution strategy, NWFL is set to redefine women’s football… Continue reading Women’s Football Rising: The NWFL’s Vision under Chairman Ms. Nkechi Obi

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2024 WAFCONQ: Nine NWFL players make Nigeria roster for Sao Tome and Principe clash

Nine Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership players made the squad of 24 players invited for the first round of the 2024 Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers against Sao Tome and Principe. Captain Onome Ebi of Naija Ratels alongside Akudo Ogbonna (Remo Stars Ladies), Comfort Folorunsho (Edo Queens), and Jumoke Alani (Edo Queens)… Continue reading 2024 WAFCONQ: Nine NWFL players make Nigeria roster for Sao Tome and Principe clash

Delta Queens quartet make WAFU-B Women’s Champions League Team of the Tournament

Four players of Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership champions, Delta Queens have made the Team of the Tournament for the 2023 West Africa Zone B (WAFU-B) Women’s Champions League Qualifiers. Ophelia Amponsah’s first-half goal sealed the title for the Ghanaian champions, Ampem Darkoa at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, on Thursday.… Continue reading Delta Queens quartet make WAFU-B Women’s Champions League Team of the Tournament

Statement by NWFL Chairman Ms Nkechi Obi at the Media Briefing in Abuja

ADDRESS BY NKECHI OBI, CHAIRMAN OF THE NIGERIA WOMEN’S FOOTBALL LEAGUEAT THE NWFL MEDIA BRIEFINGWednesday 6 September 2023Abuja, Nigeria On behalf of the Board of the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL), I welcome everyone here present, particularly friends of the NWFL who have graced us with their presence in support of theleague and its activities.… Continue reading Statement by NWFL Chairman Ms Nkechi Obi at the Media Briefing in Abuja

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Delta Queens falter in 2023 WAFU-B Women’s Champions League final

Nigerian champions, Delta Queens succumbed to a 1-0 loss against Ghanaian league winners, Ampem Darkoa in the final of the 2023 West Africa Zone B (WAFU-B) Women’s Champions League Qualifiers final at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, Edo State, on Sunday. The two finalists were the only unbeaten teams in the tournament with the eventual… Continue reading Delta Queens falter in 2023 WAFU-B Women’s Champions League final

2023 WAFU-B Women’s Champions League final: Delta Queens vs Ampem Darkoa preview

For the third time in a row and teams from Nigeria and Ghana will trade tackles in the final of the West Africa Zone B (WAFU-B) Women’s Champions League at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, in Benin City, Edo state capital on Thursday. Nigeria champions Delta Queens and Ghana queens Ampem Darkoa will face off in… Continue reading 2023 WAFU-B Women’s Champions League final: Delta Queens vs Ampem Darkoa preview

Delta Queens become third consecutive Nigerian side to reach WAFU-B Champions League final

2022/2023 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership champions, Delta Queens followed the footsteps of Rivers Angels (2021) and Bayelsa Queens (2022) to qualify for the final of the West African Zone B (WAFU-B) Women’s Champions League Qualifiers. The Asaba-based side defeated Athletico FC of Ivory Coast 3-2 after extra time to book a place in… Continue reading Delta Queens become third consecutive Nigerian side to reach WAFU-B Champions League final

WAFU-B Champions League Qualifiers: Delta Queens to face Athletico in semi-final

The stage is set for the semi-final of the 2023 West Africa Zone B (WAFU-B) Women’s Champions League after the conclusion of the group stage matches on Friday in Benin City. Hosrs Delta Queens secured a 2-0 win against Sam Nelly of Benin Republic to finish top of Group A. The Nigerian champions maintained their… Continue reading WAFU-B Champions League Qualifiers: Delta Queens to face Athletico in semi-final

WAFU-B Champions League: Delta Queens pip Sam Nelly to Group A summit, reach semis

After Sunday’s 3-0 win over USFA of Burkina Faso, Nigerian champions, Delta Queens made it two wins out of two in Group A at the 2023 West African Zone B (WAFU-B) Zonal Qualifiers for the 2023 CAF Women’s Champions League on Friday. Delta Queens coach, Tosan Blankson started the game with Abderline Ngbechi in goal… Continue reading WAFU-B Champions League: Delta Queens pip Sam Nelly to Group A summit, reach semis

NWFL and La Liga host high-profile Watch Party for 2023 Women’s World Cup final

The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) on Sunday 20th August, 2023, hosted guests to a FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Final Watch Party in conjunction with LaLiga to celebrate, raise awareness and solicit financial support for the women’s game in the country at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Members of the diplomatic community,… Continue reading NWFL and La Liga host high-profile Watch Party for 2023 Women’s World Cup final