The stage is set for the fourth edition of the Navaney Foundation Women’s Football Competition, with eight teams gearing up for the tournament scheduled to kick off 30th,November, 2026 in Lagos.
The competition, which will take place at the Nathaniel Idowu Pitch, Orege, Ajegunle, will bring together eight women’s football teams competing for honours, recognition and the ultimate prize in a tournament designed to promote and develop grassroots women’s football.
The participating teams were unveiled during the official draw ceremony ahead of the competition, with defending champions CAT Ladies returning to defend their title.
Other teams expected to compete are Victory Queens, Heroes Queens, Phoenix Queens, Flourish Queens, Great Stars Amazons, Clever Stars Ladies and Ayisat Yussuf.
Speaking ahead of the tournament,Chairman of the Navaney Foundation, Chief John Akpan, reiterated the organisation’s commitment to giving back to society through sports development, particularly women’s football.
“We are really working towards the growth of women’s football in Nigeria, most especially in Lagos. That is why we organise this competition every year for the girl child. This year’s edition is scheduled to run for four days,” Akpan said.
Also speaking, the Communications Manager of the Navaney Foundation, Onyinye Obi, expressed excitement over the tournament’s growth and its impact on young female footballers since its inception.
“The Foundation has come a long way, and this is our fourth edition. We’re proud to say that we have groomed a lot of young ladies through this women’s football tournament, who are now making a name for themselves, their teams and even at the national level.
“We have players who once passed through this platform but are now close to becoming global stars. I can confidently say that this is the entire essence of the tournament,” Obi said.
With the competition continuing to provide opportunities for young female footballers to showcase their talents, the fourth edition promises another exciting display of grassroots women’s football.
At the draw ceremony held recently,CAT Ladies tackle Great Stars Amazons, Heroes Queens battle Clever Stars Ladies, while Flourish Queens take on Victory Queens as Ayisat Yussuf girls face Phoenix Queens.
The competition is expected to attract attention from football enthusiasts and stakeholders, further reinforcing the Navaney Foundation’s commitment to empowering young girls through football.