Matchday Five of the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership delivered everything that defines the women’s game in Nigeria: grit, quality, emotion, controversy and pure football storytelling. Across Lagos, Iyamho, Makwada, Ikenne, Aba, Asaba, Uyo, Abeokuta, and Ibadan, goals came early, goals came late, and league tables continued to take shape in both groups. From FC Robo Queens maintaining a flawless start to Rivers Angels announcing themselves on the road and Bayelsa Queens holding onto the top spot amid post-match chaos, the midweek reminded everyone why the NWFL remains one of Africa’s most competitive women’s leagues. Read Also: African Guardiola…
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In Ekiti State football history, no club has ever crossed the final bridge into the Nigeria Professional Football League. For decades, the dream has remained just that: a dream. But in the ongoing Nigeria National League season, Ekiti United Football Club are daring to believe differently. At the centre of this belief is a young, confident and tactically bold coach, Bolarinwa Idris, fondly called African Guardiola by admirers of his modern approach to the game. Tasked with achieving what no one before him has managed, Idris is not shying away from the pressure. With no promotional playoff this season and…
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) returns from its festive break with Week 5 fixtures that could reshape both Group A and Group B standings. Unbeaten runs are under threat, and struggling teams seek redemption, while title contenders aim to assert dominance. Here are our full predictions for all nine fixtures scheduled for Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Adamawa Queens FC vs Rivers Angels FC Prediction Adamawa Queens 1 Rivers Angels 2 Adamawa Queens have turned Numan into a fortress, winning both home matches this season. However, Rivers Angels arrive with a perfect record and arguably the deepest squad in Group…
Ademola Lookman is quietly scripting one of the most influential individual campaigns of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, even as he insists that personal accolades mean little compared to Nigeria’s collective ambition. The Super Eagles forward claimed his second Man of the Match award of the tournament following another commanding display, underlining his growing stature as the creative and attacking heartbeat of the Nigerian team. In just three appearances at AFCON 2025, Lookman has already registered an astonishing seven goal contributions, scoring three times and providing four assists to lead the tournament charts. Read Also: NWFL Week 5 Returns…
After a two-week festive pause, the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) roars back to life on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, with mouthwatering fixtures spread across Numan, Uyo, Asaba, Iyamoh Edo, Abeokuta, Ikenne, Ibadan, Lagos and Aba. Week 5 promises defining moments as unbeaten runs, home fortresses, relegation worries and title ambitions collide across both groups. From heavyweight clashes involving Rivers Angels, Bayelsa Queens and Nasarawa Amazons to desperate survival battles for teams yet to taste victory, the league is set for a dramatic midweek spectacle. Read Also: AFCON 2025: Nigeria End Mozambique Fairytale with Commanding 4-0 Win Adamawa Queens FC…
Nigeria took another confident step toward ending their long wait for an Africa Cup of Nations crown as the Super Eagles swept aside Mozambique 4-0 in the Round of 16 at AFCON 2025. It was a performance full of authority, maturity and attacking clarity that underlined why the 2023 runners-up remain one of the most feared teams on the continent. From the opening whistle at the Complexe Sportif de Fes, supervised by Cameroonian referee Abdou Mefire, Nigeria imposed their rhythm on the contest. Mozambique kicked off with belief after their historic group stage run, but that confidence was gradually drained…
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership has opened fans’ voting for its December 2025 Player of the Month award, setting the stage for a thrilling contest between four outstanding performers who lit up the league in the final month of the year. The voting exercise which is being conducted on the Nigeria Women Football League WhatsApp Channel remains open until 3:00 PM on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. The nominees represent a blend of consistency, brilliance and match-winning impact from some of the league’s most competitive sides. The contenders are Atume Doosuur of Edo Queens, Alaba Olabiyi of Bayelsa Queens,…
The family of late Nollywood actress Allwell Ademola has officially announced details of her burial arrangements, bringing clarity and solemn reflection to fans and colleagues still grappling with the loss of the beloved screen star. The announcement was made public by her cousin, respected actor and filmmaker Muyiwa Ademola, who shared the information on social media on behalf of the family. Read Also: Nollywood Mourns as Actress and Producer Allwell Ademola Dies at 43 According to the statement, a Service of Songs will be held on Thursday, January 8, followed by a candlelight procession to honour the actress whose life…
Ekiti United continued their impressive home dominance in the Nigeria National League on Sunday afternoon as they edged past Osun United 1-0 inside the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado Ekiti. It was another statement performance from the BAO Boys, who remain one of the most reliable home sides in the Southern Conference B this season. Coming into the encounter, Ekiti United were unbeaten at home with four wins from four matches. Osun United, on the other hand, arrived in Ado Ekiti still searching for their first away point of the campaign. The contrasting form was evident in a tense and…
Beyond Limits Football Academy sent a powerful message to the rest of the Nigeria National League Southern Conference A on Saturday evening after dismantling experienced Sunshine Stars 3-0 to move to the top of the table at the end of Matchday 7. In a contest that pitted youth against experience, the Owena Boys arrived with pedigree and pedigree alone, as they struggled to cope with the pace, agility and tactical intelligence of a fearless Beyond Limits side driven by ambition and belief. Read Also: Nigeria vs Mozambique AFCON Round of 16 Preview: History, Stats, and Kickoff Time From the opening…