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 the neck or adorned on the head by brides and Queens in the Oba’s palace for grand occasions or ceremonies.

The artwork used for it’s design brings a sense of tradition, which is closely linked with the spirit of the Super 6 tournament.

The 2022 NWFL Premiership Super 6 official ball is predominantly white, with a garish upper graphics that combines blue brush stroke prints with striping in neon pink colours. While the logos of the NWFL and Ivie are black.

The ‘Ivie’ was comprehensively tested to make sure it is for professional football and was used at the NWFL/Laliga Show Your Other Side Challenge Novelty Match. It has an excellent shape precision, flight stability, predictability after bounce and it is well durable.

The 2022 NWFL Premiership Super 6 sponsored by Tulcan Energy Resources will hold at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin, kicking off from the 16th of May to the 22nd of May 2022.

The champion will go home with a cash prize N5million, first runners up N3million and third place N2million.

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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 good works and consistency the league has demonstrated in the past. She said, “The sponsorship is to create more impactful, more competition & more meaningful development”

Also speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Dolapo Akinwale, the representative for Tulcan Energy said the company has supported different businesses and with NWFL and Nigeria football, it took them 6 minutes to seal the deal. “Our strategy intentions are to grow the sports & reason we are sponsoring the Super6. We also planning to sustain this”.

A total of N10 million naira will be shared among the top three teams, with the winners taking home N5 million, while the runners-up and third-placed teams will go away with M3 million and N2 million, respectively.

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 will be going into this midweek matches knowing that victory could help their cause. For some sides, it is a necessity.

In Group A, Adamawa Queens welcomes Nasarawa Amazons to the Abubakar Pantanmi Stadium, Naija Ratels at the Area 10 Sports Complex will prepare for the most important and biggest game of the season, when they meet table rival, Confluence Queens in Abuja.

Sunshine Queens who are in a very difficult situation, will face the Canadian Geese’ in Akure, FC Robo Queens travels to Asaba to face Delta Queens in a must win game for the two sides. Bayelsa Queens welcomes Abia Angels to the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, while Edo Queens and Pelican Stars will battle at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin.

Adamawa Queens Vs Nasarawa Amazons | Abubakar Pantanmi Stadium, Gombe| #ADANAS

A win for Adamawa Queens, will see them secure their Premiership Status for this term, but it’s not going to be an easy one against Nasarawa Amazons, who have been one of the most consistent team’s this season. In the first round of this game, the Solid Babes’ defeated Adamawa Queens 3-0 in Lafia and Wednesday’s game could just be another worry for the ‘Fintiri Ladies’ who have already lost two game at home this season.

Nasarawa Amazons have to grab all three points and have Edo Queens slip against Pelican Stars in Benin, to see them top the log, going into the last round of games nextweek.

Naija Ratels Vs Confluence Queens| Area 10 Sports Complex, Abuja| #NAICON

Both Naija Ratels and Confluence Queens are solely focused on securing automatic Super 6 Qualification and Wednesday’s game could well determine that.

The One-day At a time’ Ladies trails Confluence Queens by a point and will host them at Area 10 Sports Complex, Abuja.

Naija Ratels have been strengthened by their players in the various national teams and will be booming with great confidence going into this game, same as Confluence Queens, who will be having some key players back into the squad too. It promises to be a great cracker as we look forward to this interesting encounter

Edo Queens Vs Pelican Stars| Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin| #EDOPEL

Battle between the top and bottom team. Edo Queens welcomes Pelican Stars to the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin on Wednesday evening. Pelican Stars have once again put themselves in a very mire situation, as they need a win in Benin to keep their hopes alive against relegation.

A win in Benin and a win against Adamawa Queens on the last day, with the hope that Nasarawa Amazons picks maximum point in Wednesday, might see them surviving this term.

Edo Queens are a ruthless side, especially when playing at home. They would love to keep their status as the apex team in group A, despite losing their first game of the season, last week to Nasarawa Amazons in Lafia.

Sunshine Queens Vs Royal Queens | Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure| #SUNROY

It has been, overall a disappointing season for Sunshine Queens, who have won only one game so far this season. They go into this game at home against Royal Queens with little confidence, but would love to win atleast for their supporters.

Royal Queens a did the unthinkable on Matchday 11 when they traveled to Porthacourt to beat Defending Champions Rivers Angels by three goals to one and have it at the back of their mind to finish the season on a high.

A massive six points separates both sides, Royal Queens are in 5th position with 10 points, while Sunshine Queens have just 4 points and are rooted bottom.

Delta Queens Vs FC Robo Queens | Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba| #DELROB

A must win game for both teams, infact, this is the biggest game of the week, alongside that of Naija Ratels and Confluence Queens.

FC Robo Queens have fought valiantly all through the season, and have just a game more to wrap up their impressive campaign, while their opponent on Wednesday, still has one more after Wednesday encounter.

Both teams go into this game with a lot of determination, a slip might end their Super 6 dreams. Two points separates these two sides, FC Robo Queens are presently on 19 points (3rd), while Delta Queens are on 17 points (4th).

Bayelsa Queens Vs Abia Angels | Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa| #BAYABI.

Bayelsa Queens are on top of Group A and plays at home against second bottom placed team Abia Angels. The ‘Prosperity Ladies’ needs a win at home to solidify their place ontop of the log, before they face perennial rivals Rivers Angels on the last day in Porthacourt.

Abia Angels seem to be benefiting from Sunshine Queens woes, who have gone on a 6 match losing streak. A very poor performance from a Sunshine Queens team in a very long while. The ‘Angels from the East’ drew yet again at home last week to Rivers Angels. This simply means that they have only earned 8 points so far and are in 6th position, just 4 points ahead of Sunshine Queens, who are rooted bottom and trail Royal Queens by two points in the log.

NWFL Premiership 2022| Week 14 Fixtures|

|GROUP A|

Nasarawa Amazons Vs Naija Ratels| Lafia City Stadium, Lafia| #NASNAI

Pelican Stars Vs Adamawa Queens| U.J Usuene Stadium, Calabar| #PELADA

Osun Babes Vs Edo Queens| Lanreleke Stadium Ile-Ogbo| #OSUEDO

|GROUP B|

Royal Queens Vs Delta Queens| Warri Township Stadium,| #ROYDEL

Abia Angels Vs Sunshine Queens| Umuahia Township Stadium| #ABISUN

Rivers Angels Vs Bayelsa Queens| UNIPORT Sports Complex| #RIVBAY.

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 the ‘Canadian Geese’ in Warri was followed by another impressive 3-1 win at the Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu-Ode against the same side.

Osahon Emmanuel wins his first ever NWFL Premiership monthly accolades and joins Naija Ratels FC Manager Bankole Olowookeere and Edo Queens Manager Wemimo Mathew, who have earlier won the awards this season.

In the player’s category, Rivers Angels forward Vivian Ikechukwu beat off stiff competition from Naija Ratels Forward Motunrayo Ezekiel and Nasarawa Amazons midfielder Aweda Titilayo to win the coveted prize.

The former Abia Angels Forward scored in Rivers Angels 2-1 home win against Sunshine Queens and 2-0 away win in Akure against the same side.

NWFL Premiership 2022| Osahon, Ikechukwu Named Manager, Coach Of The Month Of February.

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 the ‘Canadian Geese’ in Warri was followed by another impressive 3-1 win at the Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu-Ode against the same side.

Osahon Emmanuel wins his first ever NWFL Premiership monthly accolades and joins Naija Ratels FC Manager Bankole Olowookeere and Edo Queens Manager Wemimo Mathew, who have earlier won the awards this season.

In the player’s category, Rivers Angels forward Vivian Ikechukwu beat off stiff competition from Naija Ratels Forward Motunrayo Ezekiel and Nasarawa Amazons midfielder Aweda Titilayo to win the coveted prize.

The former Abia Angels Forward scored in Rivers Angels 2-1 home win against Sunshine Queens and 2-0 away win in Akure against the same side.

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 Sports Complex, Akure, while Naija Ratels will be at the Abubakar Pantanmi Stadium, Gombe to face Adamawa Queens. Defending Champions, Rivers Angels will welcome Royal Queens at the UNIPORT Sports Complex, Porthacourt.

The last game of Matchday 11 will see Osun Babes welcome Nasarawa Amazons at the Lanreleke Stadium, Ile-Ogbo.

Sunshine Queens Vs Delta Queens | Ondo Sports Complex, Akure| #SUNDEL.

Sunshine Queens are still searching for their second victory this season as they bid to move off the foot of the table when they face Delta Queens who are also desperate to get more points on the road as they continue to battle for a place in the Super 6 Championship.

The ‘Betty Babes’ are bottom on the Group B Log with just four points, while Delta Queens are fourth with 14 points, just one point behind FC Robo Queens who will be facing Bayelsa Queens at the same time on Wednesday.

The home team will still be without the services of key players like Blessing Nkor and Nelly Ekeh, who are still both with the National U-20 teams, as they prepare to face Senegal in the second round of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. While Delta Queens are expected to face the battle with a very formidable squad.

Adamawa Queens Vs Naija Ratels | Abubakar Pantanmi Stadium, Gombe| #ADANAI.

Naija Ratels lost at home last week against Edo Queens by 3-0 and will face another stern encounter when they face Adamawa Queens at their adopted home ground, the Abubakar Pantanmi Stadium, Gombe.

Adamawa Queens have won their last three home games Confluence Queens, Pelican Stars and Osun Babes.

The ‘Fintiri’Ladies’ can be very unpredictable at home and Ratels would have a lot of work to do, if they are to get a valuable point in Gombe.

Rivers Angels Vs Royal Queens | UNIPORT Sports Complex, Porthacourt.

Rivers Angels will want to get back into winning ways, when they face Royal Queens at the University of Porthacourt Sports Complex on Wednesday. The ‘Jewels Of Rivers’ have won six games so far in the league and are sitting on top of the log in Group B.

Royal Queens big win against Nasarawa Amazons last week gave them a lifeline, as they moved out of the relegation zone. They now have a huge task ahead of them when they face the defending Champions on Wednesday.

Bayelsa Queens Vs FC Robo Queens | Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa| #BAYROB

It was a hard-fought 1-0 victory for FC Robo Queens when they both met earlier in the season and another close contest should be expected at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa when these two teams meet on Wednesday. Both teams are in great form, the Lagos Landladies’ are just one point above their counterpart on the log. The ‘Prosperous’ Ladies are third on the table with 15 points, while FC Robo Queens are second with 16 points.

Both teams will be eager to get favourable results, a win for Bayelsa Queens means that they will move up above FC Robo Queens, while a win or draw for the Osahon Emmanuel’s tutored side will see them keeping up with the momentum on the log. It’s going to be a very interesting encounter.

Osun Babes Vs Nasarawa Amazons | Lanreleke Academy Stadium, Ile-Ogbo| #OSUNAS.

Nasarawa Amazons are one of the most consistent sides in the group A and will face Osun Babes at the Lanreleke Academy Stadium on Wednesday. The Solid Babes are in great form and will be looking at targeting a good result in Ile-Ogbo. Osun Babes are more determined now, after playing out a 1-1 draw in Lokoja against Confluence Queens. They are off the relegation zone, but will have something big to prove Infront of their home fans.

11 points separates both sides on the log, while Nasarawa Amazons are second in group A with 18 points, Osun Babes are 6th with 7 points.

Edo Queens Vs Confluence Queens| Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin| #EDOCON

After a disappointing result against Osun Babes at the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja, Confluence Queens will face Edo Queens at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, in an important encounter. Edo Queens are in a great run of form, and are the only team that haven’t lost a game so far this season. The Obaseki’ Ladies won Naija Ratels 3-0 last week in Abuja and will see if they can continue with the same form on Wednesday in Benin.

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 at the 63rd minute and recorded her goal in Akure in the 83rd minute.

Motunrayo Ezekiel deservedly got nominated for February Player of the month, after a superlative performance in the game against Pelican Stars. The young utility player scored a hat-trick in their 3-0 bashing of Pelican Stars at the Area 10 Sports Complex, Abuja.

Aweda Titilayo scored twice against her former side, Confluence Queens at the Lafia City Stadium, on Matchday 7, to earn a nomination for the February player of the month award. The attacking midfielder scored in the 33rd and 68th minute to give her side a comfortable 2-0 win.

In the Manager’s category, Osahon Emmanuel of FC Robo Queens, Daniel Evunema of Delta Queens and Edwin Okon of Rivers Angels all got nominated for the prestigious awards.

Osahon won two out of two in February, winning Royal Queens 1-0 in Warri and 3-1 at the Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu-Ode on Matchday 8.

Edwin Okon’s side also won Sunshine Queens home and away in February. The Jewel of Rivers defeated the ‘Betty Babes’ 2-1 and 2-0 in Porthacourt and Akure respectively.

Daniel Evunema’s side played out a goalless draw against Abia Angels in Umuahia and went on to beat them 2-0 in Asaba.

The Naija Women Football League Player and Manager of the Month winners was selected by a combination of votes from a panel of Women Football experts and jurists.

The winners will be announced on Wednesday, the 16th of March 2022.

Akaraonye, who is a former Nigerian international said the six-nation football showpiece with its theme Playing For Good under the Aisha Buhari Foundation’s Future Assured Programme, is a laudable project with the grain to further empower the girl-child, take her away from the streets and permanently shield her from anti-social vices.

“It’s a big honour being done to women and the girl-child in Nigeria and Africa by the First Lady of Nigeria, Dr. (Mrs) Aisha Buhari with the upcoming invitational tournament in Lagos, Nigeria.
“Mrs Aisha Buhari’s Future Assured Programme is all about the women and girl-child and this Aisha Buhari Cup is going to be a game-changer for the women and girl-child in Africa. I have to say this: the introduction of women football into our lives and Nigeria has helped a lot to take away the girl-child from the streets and other vices. Today we have educated ones among them still playing football and most of the women footballers are bread-winners of their respective families.
“I appeal to parents to see what the First Lady is doing in her foundation and the Aisha Buhari Cup as a wake-up call on them to allow their children especially the girl-child to participate in football and other sports. It will not stop them from studying or realising their conjugal obligations and other potentials,” said Akaraonye.

The Future Assured Programme (FAP) focuses on women and girl-child as well as vulnerable people like widows, orphans and the disabled across the country. The programme involves training for entrepreneurial skills and provision of starter packs, conditional and unconditional cash transfers and provision of business tools.
The Aisha Buhari Cup in honour of Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari will be played among Africa’s six powerhouse teams, namely hosts Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, South Africa, Mali and Morocco, 13th – 21st September in two stadia in Lagos: Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan and the ‘Soccer Temple’ Agege Stadium.

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 her confidence to win laurels for the Jewel of Apollon.

“I have that confidence and the winning spirit in me, I know my purpose of being here is to achieve set goals and also to put heads together as we walk towards lifting the cup at the end of the season”.

“Am so happy and excited to join Apollon, am glad that am now part of the team”. She added

“Although I still love my former club but there’s is nothing I can do about it, is life and I need to move on”. Etim concluded.

Having joined the Apollon, Margaret will hope to make a fine debut in Cyprus when Apollon Ladies open their UEFA Women’s league campaign qualifier against Dinamo BGU on August 18th.

However, the deal that took Margaret to Apollon Ladies FC was brokered by a seasoned cum journalist & a manager Abidoye Babatunde Blackcoin.

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 coaster journey at the 2020 Flying Officers Cup in Abuja, where she led her team to victories against Kaduna Queens, Royal Queens and draws against Nasarawa Amazons and Edo Queens in the semifinal and third place games respectively.

The charismatic Captain, who is looking forward to getting her team promoted to the NWFL Premiership, has hinted earlier that she won’t be leaving Naija Ratels anytime soon, but with the latest interest shown by Bayelsa Queens, the defender might just want to change her mind.

Bayelsa Queens gaffer, Moses Aduku believes Ali, would be an excellent option as she can provide cover in the middle of defence, and also both right and left flanks, meaning there will be added competition for both Abidemi Ibe and Famuditi Oluwakemi.

Naija Ratels will begin their quest for a place in the NWFL Premiership, when the NWFL Championship kicks-off on the 22nd of June in Abuja.

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 after recording three victories and two draws in the NWFL Premiership Super 6. Three 4-0 wins over Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens and Sunshine Queens and two draws against FC Robo Queens and Delta Queens ensured they won the title consecutively.

Naija Ratels Boss, Barrister Paul Edeh in a congratulatory message he personally signed, commended the club for the feat, nothing such success came through extreme hardwork and determination.

“I want to specifically say that Rivers Angels deserved the league title just as every other team that participated at the Super 6.

“They have been very consistent and am not surprised that they showed more determination after drawing their first two games.

“On behalf of everyone at Naija Ratels, I heartily congratulate the League Champions and encourage them to be a good representative of the country in the WAFU Zone B Qualifiers and the Champions League proper later in the year.”

Rivers Angels have won the league title 7 times. 1994, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019 and 2021. They will represent Nigeria at the maiden edition of the CAF Women Champions League, with the WAFU Zone B Qualifiers, which will take place in Ivory Coast in June 2021.