Drawn against Delta Babes, Rosaria Victrix and First Mahi Babes for the only promotion ticket out of Group A, the Lagos club’s president says his team is taking nothing for granted.
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DreamStars Ladies president Dr. Abolore AbdulRahmon says his club is calm and fully prepared for a demanding Group A test as the 2026 NWFL Championship kicks off in Calabar on July 11.
Speaking exclusively to Sports247, AbdulRahmon said the Lagos-based side will approach the competition one match at a time, with only a single promotion ticket to the playoffs up for grabs from a group that also includes Delta Babes, Rosaria Victrix and First Mahi Babes.
No Easy Games In A Tight Group
The DreamStars president admitted his side has limited scouting information on their opponents, but stressed that every team in the group carries genuine quality, describing the competition as one with no weak sides. He said the club’s approach would centre on staying focused throughout rather than relying on specific tactical plans for individual opponents.
Reflecting on previous campaigns, AbdulRahmon pointed to the lessons learned from the club’s quick return to the Championship last season as a source of confidence heading into this year’s competition.
A Club With Premiership History
DreamStars Ladies have built a reputation as one of the more notable clubs in Nigerian women’s football development, and AbdulRahmon reiterated that returning to the top flight remains central to the club’s long-term ambitions. He noted that the club previously reached the NWFL Premiership during the 2017/18 season before being relegated in 2021, a spell he described as coming through what he called an orchestrated relegation.
Despite the target of promotion, AbdulRahmon said the club remains calm and positive about its chances, urging supporters and stakeholders to keep trusting the team. He added that securing promotion would be a source of pride for Lagos State’s football community and for fans of quality football generally, and said the players understand what is required and are ready to deliver.
📌 Did You Know?
- Only one team advances from each NWFL Championship group to the promotion playoffs each season.
- DreamStars Ladies previously played in the NWFL Premiership during the 2017/18 season before being relegated in 2021.
- The 2026 NWFL Championship kicks off in Calabar on July 11.
- DreamStars Ladies are based in Lagos State, one of Nigeria’s more active hubs for women’s football development.
- The NWFL Championship serves as the direct feeder competition into the NWFL Premiership through its promotion playoffs.
