2025–26 NWFL Premiership
The 2025–26 NWFL Premiership is the 36th season of the women's football top-level league in Nigeria. The season commenced on 26 November 2025.[1]
| Season | 2025–26 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 26 November 2025 – 2026 |
| Matches | 36 |
| Goals | 73 (2.03 per match) |
| Biggest home win | Robo Queens 4–0 Confluence Queens (3 December 2025) |
| Biggest away win | Naija Ratels 0–5 Baylesa Queens (10 December 2025) |
| Highest scoring | Dannaz Ladies 1–5 Robo Queens (17 December 2025) |
← 2024–25
All statistics correct as of 17 December 2025. | |
Bayelsa Queens are the defending champions.[2]
Format
This season sees an expansion of teams to 20. However, this season will only have 19 teams competiting as Castmog Ladies dropped to the NWFL Championship for failing to meet registration requirements.[3][4] It involves 19 team divided into two groups with the top 3 teams qualifying for a championship round.
Teams
Team changes
As the league was expanded to 20 teams from 16, no team from the previous season was relegated. Castmog Ladies, Ahudiyannem Queens, Imo Strikers Ladies and Sunshine Queens initially got promoted from the NWFL Championship with the first three making their debut. However Imo Strikers sold their slot to Osun Babes, Benue Queens sold their slot to Pacesetter Queens while Castmog Ladies failed to meet registration requirements.[5][6][4]
| Promoted from 2024–2025 NWFL Championship | Relegated from 2024–2025 NWFL Premiership |
|---|---|
None
|
Stadiums and locations
| Clubs | Stadium | City |
|---|---|---|
| Adamawa Queens | Makwada Stadium | Yola |
| Bayelsa Queens | Samson Siasia Sports Stadium | Yenagoa |
| Edo Queens | Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium | Benin City |
| Ekiti Queens | Oluyemi Kayode Stadium [a] | Ado-Ekiti |
| Heartland Queens | Dan Anyiam Stadium | Owerri |
| Ibom Angels | Uyo Township Stadium | Uyo |
| Naija Ratels | Bwari Stadium | Abuja |
| Pacesetter Ladies | Lekan Salami Stadium | Ibadan |
| Rivers Angels | Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium | Port Harcourt |
| Abia Angels | Umuahia Township Stadium Enyimba International Stadium |
Umuahia |
| Ahudiyannem Queens | ||
| Confluence Queens | Edo State University Stadium | Lokoja |
| Dannaz Ladies | Onikan Stadium | Lagos |
| Delta Queens | Stephen Keshi Stadium | Asaba |
| Nasarawa Amazons | Lafia City Stadium | Lafia |
| Osun Babes | Lanreleke Sports Complex | Osogbo |
| Remo Stars Ladies | Remo Stars Stadium | Ikenne |
| Robo Queens | Onikan Stadium | Lagos |
| Sunshine Queens | Akure Township Stadium | Akure |
- ^ Played some games at the MKO Abiola Stadium.
Regular season
Group A
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayelsa Queens | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | +8 | 9 | Championship round |
| 2 | Edo Queens | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 9 | |
| 3 | Rivers Angels | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 9 | |
| 4 | Adamawa Queens | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 7 | |
| 5 | Heartland Queens | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| 6 | Ibom Angels | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 4 | |
| 7 | Naija Rates | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | −6 | 2 | |
| 8 | Ekiti Queens | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 1 | |
| 9 | Pacesetter Queens | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7 | −6 | 0 | Relegation to NWFL Championship |
Results
Group B
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robo Queens | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | +11 | 12 | Championship round |
| 2 | Nasarawa Amazons | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 8 | |
| 3 | Remo Stars Ladies | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 8 | |
| 4 | Abia Angels | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 5 | |
| 5 | Sunshine Queens | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 5 | |
| 6 | Delta Queens | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 4 | |
| 7 | Osun Babes | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 4 | |
| 8 | Dannaz Ladies | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | −5 | 4 | |
| 9 | Ahudiyannem Queens | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | −3 | 2 | |
| 10 | Confluence Queens | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 11 | −8 | 1 |
Results
References
- ^ "2025–2 NWFL season to commence November 26". dailypost.ng. 30 October 2025.
- ^ "Bayelsa Queens win 2024/2025 NWFL Premier League". The Guardian. 18 May 2025.
- ^ "NWFL increases number of clubs for 2025-26 season". dailypost.ng. 18 December 2024.
- ^ a b "NWFL confirms Castmog Ladies relegation over registration issues". panafricafootball.com. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ "Osun Babes, Pacesetter Queens get premiership slots". aclsports.com. 24 October 2025.
- ^ "Sunshine Queens, Castmog Ladies, Ahudiyannem Secure NWFL premiership promotion". sports247.ng. 18 September 2025.