The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has announced the shortlist of nominees for its January Player of the Month and Manager of the Month awards as the league recognises standout performers from the opening month of 2026. Fans will soon have the chance to vote for their favourites across both categories.
The nominations highlight individual excellence in Nigeria’s top women’s league, celebrating players and coaches who delivered consistent performances and leadership during January.
Five NWFL stars made the Player of the Month shortlist, representing clubs from across the league. The nominees are:
- Abasiofon Uwah
- Kareem Ramatalahi (Rivers Angels)
- Ismail Zainab (Ekiti Queens)
- Akekoromowei Janet (Bayelsa Queens)
- Atume Doosur (Edo Queens)
These players were recognised for their attacking contributions, consistency and influence on their teams’ results throughout January.
Four NWFL head coaches earned nominations for their tactical acumen and leadership during the month. The nominees are:
- Danjuma Christopher (Nasarawa Amazons)
- Tosan Blankson (Rivers Angels)
- Whyte Ogbonda (Bayelsa Queens)
- Moses Adaku (Edo Queens)
Each manager has been credited with guiding their side through competitive fixtures and achieving notable results in January’s programme.
Editorial
The NWFL’s monthly award nominations not only celebrate individual brilliance but also spotlight the competitive depth in Nigeria’s women’s football. Having five diverse players shortlisted across different clubs demonstrates the range of attacking talent in the league, while the nominated coaches reflect varied tactical approaches and leadership styles.
For fans of the league, the fan-voting element adds an engaging dimension to recognizing excellence, allowing supporters to directly influence who takes home these honours. Bringing supporters into the conversation helps grow the NWFL’s profile and encourages deeper fan investment in the league’s weekly narratives.
Looking ahead, the competition for these monthly awards will only intensify as the season progresses. Players and coaches alike know that consistent performance not only boosts their chances of winning accolades but also enhances their teams’ prospects in the race for silverware.
Did You Know?
- The NWFL has named five nominees for January’s Player of the Month award in its women’s league.
- Akekoromowei Janet, one of the nominees, plays for Bayelsa Queens and has been a standout performer.
- Four coaches have been shortlisted for January’s Manager of the Month award.
- Last month’s NWFL Player and Manager of the Month awards were claimed by Rafiu Tosin and Emmanuel Osahon respectively.
- Fan voting will decide the winners of the January awards, adding supporter engagement to the NWFL’s recognition process.
