Abuja will host the 2025 NWFL Nationwide competition, with ten clubs set to compete in October’s tournament.The NWFL’s COO, Modupe Shabi, confirmed the details of the event.
The ten teams will be split into two groups of five, battling it out for promotion to the NWFL Championship.Matches are expected to begin on October 11, with rest days scheduled between bouts of competition.
Group A will include Osklean FC (Rivers State), Rangers Women FC (Enugu), Plateau Queens FC (Plateau), DreamStars Ladies FC (Lagos) and C2E Sports Academy (Abia State). Group B comprises Sporting Angels FC (Rivers), Alexander Queens FC (Enugu), Rosaria Victrix FC (Imo), NAF Queens FC (Abuja) and Solo Wonders FC (Akwa Ibom).
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Shabi emphasised the importance of the Nationwide competition, saying it provides a vital platform for emerging women’s clubs to showcase their potential and progress through the league hierarchy.
Editorial
We welcome Abuja’s hosting of the 2025 NWFL Nationwide tournament as a significant signal for the growth of women’s football in Nigeria. The decision to centralise the competition in the nation’s capital not only adds prestige but also helps draw attention, media coverage, and stakeholder interest. With ten teams participating, the format promises both competition and exposure.
The structure two groups of five means each club will face serious challenges, and only the standout teams will advance. For many of these emerging sides, this is more than a tournament it is a chance to make a name, attract sponsorship, and build infrastructure. Clubs will be under pressure to present well not just performances, but organisation, discipline, and professionalism.
Yet with such ambition comes responsibility. The organisers must ensure logistics, fair play, officiating, and venues are up to standard. A poorly run event could undermine rather than uplift. For the players, this is their moment to show they can rise in competitive settings, and for fans, it’s a chance to witness the next generation of female talent. If everything is done right, this competition could be a springboard for many careers—and a stepping stone toward a more robust women’s league system in Nigeria.
We expect Abuja to deliver both the stage and the atmosphere. Clubs will come prepared, players will leave everything on the field, and winners will earn more than trophies they’ll earn possibility. This Nationwide event isn’t just about crowning champions it’s about expanding horizons for women’s football across Nigeria.
Did You Know?
- The 2025 NWFL Nationwide will feature ten teams, divided into two groups of five.
- Matches are set to begin on October 11, with rest days built into the schedule between fixtures.
- Only the two best teams from each group will earn promotion to the NWFL Championship.
- Group A includes clubs from Lagos, Rivers, Enugu, Plateau, and Abia states.
- Group B features teams from Rivers, Enugu, Imo, Abuja, and Akwa Ibom states.
