Thrilling First Half of 2025 NWFL Premiership Sets Up Exciting Finish

The first half of the 2025 Nigeria Women’s Football League NWFL season has delivered an exhilarating mix of surprises, dominant performances, and emerging stars. Among the standout teams is Remo Stars Ladies, who have been the revelation of the campaign. They remain unbeaten, winning five out of six matches and topping Group A with 19 points. Defending champions Edo Queens trail closely with 17 points.

In Group B, seven-time NWFL champions Rivers Angels are locked in a tight contest with Bayelsa Queens, both tied on 17 points. These four teams Remo Stars, Edo Queens, Rivers Angels, and Bayelsa Queens are yet to suffer a defeat, making the competition even fiercer as the season progresses.

The league has seen a remarkable display of attacking football, with 150 goals scored in the first stanza. Leading the charge is Remo Stars Ladies’ striker, Bolaji Olamide, who has netted nine times. Other standout players include 14 year old sensation Kemi Adegbuyi of Robo Stars, whose skill and composure have stunned fans, as well as Abia Angels’ Mary Lucky, who sits second in the goal-scoring chart with six goals.

As the second half of the season kicks off on March 19, 2025, the stakes will be higher. The top three teams from each group will qualify for the championship deciding Super Six, while the lowest ranked teams face relegation. With so much at stake, fans are in for an exciting conclusion to the campaign.

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The 2025 NWFL Premiership is proving to be one of the most exciting seasons in recent history. The league has not only showcased Nigeria’s immense football talent but has also highlighted the rapid growth of the women’s game in the country.

Remo Stars Ladies have been the biggest revelation. Their rise to the top of Group A is a testament to strong coaching, team cohesion, and the ability to defy expectations. While traditional powerhouses like Edo Queens, Rivers Angels, and Bayelsa Queens have maintained their dominance, Remo Stars’ emergence is a refreshing sign that the league is evolving beyond a handful of elite teams.

What makes this season even more thrilling is the sheer number of goals. With 150 goals scored already, the attacking intent from teams is clear. Players like Bolaji Olamide and Mary Lucky are showing that Nigerian women’s football has no shortage of natural goal-scorers, and talents like 14 year old Kemi Adegbuyi signal a bright future for the sport.

As the second half of the season approaches, the pressure will intensify. The Super Six phase will separate contenders from pretenders, and for teams on the edge of relegation, the battle for survival will be fierce. This stage of the competition is where mental toughness and squad depth will determine who succeeds and who falls short.

The NWFL Premiership is no longer just about the big names; it’s about the rise of new forces, the emergence of young talent, and the growing excitement around women’s football in Nigeria. The second stanza promises to be a spectacle, and we can’t wait to see how it unfolds.

Did You Know?

1. The NWFL Premiership is Nigeria’s top tier women’s football league, established in 1990.
2. Rivers Angels hold the record for the most NWFL titles, having won the league seven times.
3. In 2021, Edo Queens became the first Nigerian women’s football club to operate under a professional contract system.
4. Nigeria has produced world class female footballers, including Asisat Oshoala, a five-time CAF Women’s Player of the Year.
5. The Nigerian Women’s League was among the first in Africa to introduce a Super Six format to determine its champion.