Edo Queens has emerged as the champion of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) for the 2025/26 season.
Moses Aduku’s side secured the title after holding Bayelsa Queens to a goalless draw in their final NWFL Super Six playoff match in Port Harcourt on Sunday.
The Benin City-based club finished top of the standings with 10 points from five matches, claiming the league title for the second time in their history.
Bayelsa Queens ended the competition in second place with eight points.
Nasarawa Amazons, who were also in contention for the title, missed out after playing a 0-0 draw against Rivers Angels in their final playoff fixture.
Abia Angels ended their debut campaign with six points, while FC Robo Queens and Rivers Angels finished on four points apiece.
The individual accolades saw FC Robo Queens’ Oluwakemi Adegbuyi named Player of the Season, while Abia Angels’ Fatima Oloko picked up Goalkeeper of the Season.
Abasiofon Uwah (Rivers Angels) and Atume Doosuur (Edo Queens) shared the Golden Boot with 13 goals each, and Rivers Angels were awarded the Fair Play Prize.
As champions, Edo Queens will represent Nigeria at the WAFU-B Women’s Champions League qualifiers in Burkina Faso from August 13 to September 5, where they will aim to secure qualification for the CAF Women’s Champions League and a potential pathway to the FIFA Women’s Club World Cup.
The grand finale was attended by key dignitaries, including NFF board member Aisha Falode, former board member Barr. Chris Green, Bayelsa State Deputy Governor Peter Akpe, Bayelsa State Commissioner for Sports Daniel Igali, Edo State Sports Commission Chairman Desmond Enabulele, NFF Director of Competitions Ruth David, and Bendel Insurance Chairman Jarrett Tenebe.
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