The 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership resumes on Wednesday, January 7, after the Christmas and New Year break, with Matchday Five offering a defining set of fixtures across Groups A and B. As the season settles into rhythm, Matchday Five represents a critical checkpoint. Teams chasing Super Six qualification will look to consolidate… Continue reading Ibom Angels, Bayelsa Queens Rekindle South-South Derby as NWFL Premiership Returns January 7
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News and activities in the second tier of the Nigeria Women’s Football League
Nigeria Women Football League Lands ₦20bn Backing in Landmark Toptier Deal
The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) has secured a major financial and structural boost following the signing of a landmark investment agreement with Toptier Sports Management on Friday, December 19, 2025. The deal unveiled at an epic signing and presentation ceremony held at Fraser Suites, Abuja, on Friday, places Nigerian women’s football at the centre… Continue reading Nigeria Women Football League Lands ₦20bn Backing in Landmark Toptier Deal
NWFL Confirms Castmog Ladies’ Relegation Over Registration and Licensing Non-Compliance
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Secretariat has formally confirmed the relegation of Castmog Ladies from the 2025/2026 NWFL Premiership after the club failed to meet essential licensing and registration requirements for the new season. The decision, in a statement by its Media Director, Samuel Ahmadu on Monday November 24, 2025, follows earlier issued clear… Continue reading NWFL Confirms Castmog Ladies’ Relegation Over Registration and Licensing Non-Compliance
COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF THE 2025 NWFL ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY
COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF THE 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (AGA) OF THE NIGERIA WOMEN FOOTBALL LEAGUE (NWFL) HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 29TH OCTOBER, 2025, AT GOLDEN TULIP HOTEL, PORT HARCOURT. The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) rose from its Annual General Assembly held on Wednesday, 29th October, 2025, and resolved as follows: 1. The… Continue reading COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF THE 2025 NWFL ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY
NWFL Annual Assembly Confirms November Kick-Off for 2025/26 Premiership Season
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) held its Annual General Assembly (AGA) on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, setting the stage for the 2025/26 NWFL Premiership season, officially scheduled to kick off on November 26, 2025. The Assembly brought together key stakeholders, including Rivers State Sports Commissioner Barr. Chris Green, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board member… Continue reading NWFL Annual Assembly Confirms November Kick-Off for 2025/26 Premiership Season
2025 NWFL season ends with Nationwide as four teams earn promotion to the Championship
The 2025 NWFL Nationwide has officially concluded with four outstanding teams sealing promotion to the prestigious NWFL Championship for the 2026 season. Dreamstar Ladies of Lagos secured an immediate and triumphant return to the second tier as Group A winners. They were joined from the same group by Rangers Women of Enugu, who made history… Continue reading 2025 NWFL season ends with Nationwide as four teams earn promotion to the Championship
NWFL Announces New Kick-Off Date, and Venue for 2025 Nationwide
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has officially announced the new kickoff date, venue, and fixtures for the 2025 NWFL Nationwide. The Championship is now scheduled to take place from October 10 to 17, 2025, at the Bwari Township Stadium in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. In a statement released on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, NWFL… Continue reading NWFL Announces New Kick-Off Date, and Venue for 2025 Nationwide
NWFL Congratulates Newly Promoted Premiership Clubs, Applauds Championship Sponsor Dr. Onyeani
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has extended hearty congratulations to Sunshine Queens, Castmog Ladies, Ahudiyannem Queens, and Imo Striker Queens on their successful promotions to the NWFL Premiership at the conclusion of the 2025 Championship season, staged from September 11 to 21 in Umuahia and Abiriba, Abia State, South-East Nigeria. Sunshine Queens of Ondo… Continue reading NWFL Congratulates Newly Promoted Premiership Clubs, Applauds Championship Sponsor Dr. Onyeani
2025 NWFL Championship MD 5 Wrap: Imo Striker Queens end season with perfect record
Imo Striker Queens wrapped up the 2025 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Championship in style, securing promotion to the Premiership with a flawless campaign capped by a 7-1 demolition of Moje Queens in Abiriba on Sunday. Braces from Osinachi Ugbala and Pattra Oparanmegwa, alongside goals from Nmesoma Amaechi, Anastasia Uzor, and Anoke James, powered the… Continue reading 2025 NWFL Championship MD 5 Wrap: Imo Striker Queens end season with perfect record
2025 NWFL Championship MD4 Reviews: Imo Striker Queens Seal Historic Premiership Promotion
Imo Striker Queens have secured a historic first-ever promotion to the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership, completing the quartet of clubs advancing from the 2025 Championship season. On Matchday Four in Abiriba, Abia State, Nelly Orisakwe’s side recorded a commanding 2-0 victory over Ghetto Tigers to book their ticket to the top flight with… Continue reading 2025 NWFL Championship MD4 Reviews: Imo Striker Queens Seal Historic Premiership Promotion