BY AGBONAVBARE UYIOSA
The much-anticipated 2024/2025 season of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership is set to commence on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, with thrilling matchups across the nation.
The 2024/2025 campaign carries extra significance as clubs begin their race to qualify for the Inaugural Women’s World Club Cup 2026.
The winner of the NWFL Premiership this season will compete for glory in the WAFU-B regional qualifiers and secure a ticket to the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League finals, aiming for a place in the first-ever global club football showpiece for women’s clubs.
NWFL Chairperson, Nkechi Obi, has extended her best wishes to all the clubs as they begin their campaigns. She also pledged the board’s commitment to ensuring fairness and transparency throughout the season, emphasizing the importance of fair play for all teams.
“I wish all the teams success as they embark on this exciting journey, and may the best team emerge as champions,” Obi stated.
“Our commitment to fairness and integrity will remain unwavering, and we will continue to provide a level playing field for every team,” she added.
The biggest match of the opening week takes place in Benin City, where defending champions Edo Queens will face Abia Angels at the Sam Ogbemudia Stadium. Also in Group A, Ekiti Queens will host Heartland Queens at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado-Ekiti, while Confluence Queens take on Remo Stars Ladies at Anyimba City Stadium. Nasarawa Amazons will clash with Dannaz Ladies at Lafia City Stadium, with all matches scheduled for a 4:00 PM kickoff.
In Group B, Rivers Angels will square off against newly promoted Ibom Angels at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, while Adamawa Queens face Naija Ratels at the Pantami Stadium in Gombe.
Newcomers Benue Queens will play Robo Queens at Lafia City Stadium in the only early kickoff at 1:00 PM, while Bayelsa Queens host Delta Queens at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa at 4:00 PM.
Edo Queens are defending champions following their first-ever domestic title triumph at the 2023/2024 Super Six finals in Yenagoa. They went on to win the WAFU-B in Cote d’Ivoire and later finished fourth at the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco
