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12 Teams Confirmed for Historic Kwara First Lady Pre-Season Championship

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12 Teams Confirmed for Historic Kwara First Lady Pre-Season Championship

The stage is set for a landmark celebration of women’s football as twelve teams have officially confirmed participation in the maiden edition of the Kwara State First Lady Pre-Season Championship.

The tournament is designed to bring together emerging talents and competitive clubs from across Nigeria, serving as a key platform for preseason preparation while promoting the continued growth of women’s football in the country.

Teams from Kwara, Lagos, Ekiti, Kogi, and Oyo States will battle for honours in what promises to be an exciting and highly competitive showcase.

Confirmed Teams

Kwara United Queens (Kwara)

Model Queens (Kwara)

Champion Rise (Kwara)

Unilorin Queens (Kwara)

Ebira Queens (Kogi)

Phoenix Queens (Lagos)

Fuoye Dazzlers Queens (Ekiti)

Slas Tigress (Lagos)

Apex Angels FA (Oyo)

Dynamite Queens (Lagos)

Unizee Sheila (Lagos)

Moje Queens (Kwara)

The competition will see the twelve teams divided into two groups, with each side battling for qualification into the knockout stages. Organisers believe the championship will offer teams a valuable opportunity to test their squads, build chemistry, and showcase the rising standard of women’s football in Nigeria.

Speaking ahead of kickoff, organisers expressed delight at the strong level of participation, noting that the presence of clubs from multiple states highlights the growing appeal and importance of the competition.

Fans can expect five days of intense group stage action, followed by decisive knockout fixtures that will ultimately crown the champion of this historic preseason tournament.

With anticipation building, all eyes now turn to Ilorin as the countdown begins for what promises to be an unforgettable showcase of women’s football.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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