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2025 Soccer Queens Awards celebrate excellence in Nigerian Women’s Football
By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
The 2025 edition of the Soccer Queens Awards was held on Saturday at the Media Centre of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, the Edo State capital.
Fourteen award categories were presented, recognising standout players and coaches across the three tiers of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL).
In his welcome address, organiser Moses Bako Nagogo highlighted the vision behind the initiative.
“Tonight, we celebrate women who light up the football league across its three tiers — Premiership, Championship, and Nationwide. Their talents, dedication, and resilience remind us that the future of football is bright and female.
“When we launched the ceremony three years ago, our goal was simple — to shine a spotlight on athletes who give their all on the pitch, away from the limelight that follows the men’s game. Today, that future is thriving. Premiership stars inspire the next generation, Championship trailblazers break barriers, and Nationwide participants prove that talent can emerge from any corner of the country.”
Award Winners
NWFL Nationwide
The Phenom of the Season: Kaosarat Akanji
The Deadly Finisher of the Season: Jessica Obinna
The Hero of the Season: Gift Ubani
The Architect of the Season: Solomon Chinedu
NWFL Championship
The Star of the Season: Pattra Oparanmegwa
The Prolific Striker of the Season: Pattra Oparanmegwa
The Guardian of the Season: Etim Bright
The Mastermind of the Season: Nelly Orisakwe
NWFL Premiership
The Game Changer of the Season: Janet Akekerowei (Nasarawa Amazons)
Goal Machine of the Season: Bolaji Olamide (Remo Stars Ladies)
The Maestro of the Season: Kafayat Mafisere (Edo Queens)
The Rock of the Season: Blessing Abiola (Bayelsa Queens)
The Wall of the Season: Monle Omini (Bayelsa Queens)
The Tactician of the Season: Christopher Danjuma
