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Ivie unveiled as official matchball for NWFL Premiership Super 6

By Wale Mustapha on May 15, 2022 News, Sports

The official ball for the 2022 NWFL Premiership Super 6 has been unveiled by the NWFL. The unveiling was done by the Chairperson of the NWFL, Aisha Falode, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City. The new ball ‘Ivie’ was inspired by the Bini word for Corals. Corals, a beautiful ornament of Royalty worn around […]

NWFL, Tulcan Energy sign pacts to boost Super 6 Tourney

By Wale Mustapha on May 3, 2022 News, Sports

The Nigeria Women’s Football League has signed a sponsorship deal with Tulcan Energy for the 2022 NWFL Super 6, to be played from May 16 through 22 at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. Speaking at the official signing ceremony, the chairperson of the NWFL, Aisha Falode said the sponsorship is a testament to the […]

NWFL Premiership Week 13 Preview: Squeaky bum time for teams, as Super 6 race hots up

By Wale Mustapha on March 29, 2022 News, Sports

It’s a squeaky bum time in the NWFL Premiership this midweek, as we have some important fixture that would determine the team’s to qualify for the prestigious Super 6 Competition. The penultimate round of the 2022 NWFL Premiership gets underway on Wednesday with six matches on ground. Whether at the top or bottom, all sides […]

Osahon, Ikechukwu emerge NWFL Premiership February manager, player of the month

By Admin on March 21, 2022 News, Sports

FC Robo Queens Head Coach, Osahon Emmanuel Orobosa and Rivers Angels Forward Vivian Ikechukwu have both been voted for the NWFL Premiership Manager and Player for the month of February. The Lagos Landladies’ won two out of the two matches played in February, winning Royal Queens in Warri and Ijebu-Ode respectively. A 1-0 victory against […]

NWFL Premiership Matchday 11 Preview: Bayelsa Queens take on Lagos Landladies’ as Sunshine Queens seek new spark with Delta Queens

By Admin on March 15, 2022 News, Sports

Matchday eleven of the 2022 NWFL Premiership will see some high-octane battles including the Bayelsa Queens home game at the Samson Siasia Stadium,Yenagoa against FC Robo Queens and the Confluence Queens away fixture at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin against Edo Queens. Wednesday’s action starts with Sunshine Queens game against Delta Queens at the Ondo […]

Nominees for NWPL February player, manager of the month released

By Wale Mustapha on March 15, 2022 News, Sports

Naija Ratels Forward Motunrayo Ezekiel, Nasarawa Amazons midfielder Aweda Titilayo and Rivers Angels forward Vivian Ikechukwu have been nominated for the NWFL Premiership February Player of the month Awards. Rivers Angels defeated Sunshine Queens home and away in February, with the Super Falcons forward scoring in both occasion. She scored the winning goal in Porthacourt […]

Akaranoye sees Aisha Buhari Cup as platform to secure future for girl-child

By Wale Mustapha on August 29, 2021 News, Sports

Regina Akaraonye, assistant coach of Nigeria women’s league champions, Rivers Angels, believed the Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Football Tournament will provide a medium that will guarantee an assured future for the girl-child in Africa. Akaraonye, who is a former Nigerian international said the six-nation football showpiece with its theme Playing For Good under the Aisha […]

Etim targets bright start with Cyprus champions, Apollo Ladies

By Wale Mustapha on August 16, 2021 News, Sports

Apollon Ladies FC newly signed player Margaret Etim express delight in joining the twelveth Cyprus women league Champions The Cypriot-based club, Apollon Ladies on Sunday unveiled the signing of newly acquired players ahead of the 2021/2022 season. Speaking from her base from Cyprus after the unveiling, Margaret Etim who joins from Rivers Angeles believe in […]

Bayelsa Queens join Nasarawa Amazons, Rivers Angels in a chase for Naija Ratels’ Paulina Ali

By Wale Mustapha on June 3, 2021 News, Sports

Bayelsa Queens have reportedly entered the race to sign highly rated Naija Ratels defender, Paulina Ali, with the teenage centre-back also on the radars of Edo Queens, Rivers Angels and Nasarawa Amazons. Having come through the ranks at FaithHill FC, Ali burst onto the scenes last year, playing a significant role in the Ratels roller […]

Naija Ratels FC celebrates Rivers Angels on clinching 7th Premier League title

By Wale Mustapha on April 27, 2021 News, Sports

Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Championship side, Naija Ratels FC have sent a congratulatory message to the 2021 NWFL Premiership Champions Rivers Angels on their recent success at the just concluded NWFL Premiership Super 6 held at the Otunba Dipo Dina international Stadium, Ijebu-ode. The ‘Jewels of Rivers secured their 7th league title on Sunday […]