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NWFL to hold 2025 Annual General Assembly in Port Harcourt
By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has announced that its 2025 Annual General Assembly (AGA) will take place in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Confirming the development, the Chief Operating Officer of the NWFL, Ms. Modupe Shabi, said the AGA will convene Chairmen and General Managers of NWFL Premiership and Championship clubs, alongside key stakeholders, to deliberate on the progress and future of women’s football in Nigeria.
According to Shabi, delegates are expected to arrive in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, October 28, ahead of the main congress the following day.
Among the major highlights of this year’s Assembly will be the announcement of the 2025/2026 NWFL Premiership kickoff date and the official Premiership Draw, which will unveil fixtures for the upcoming season.
Describing the significance of the gathering, Shabi noted that the AGA remains the league’s highest decision-making platform, providing a forum for clubs, administrators, and stakeholders to review the past season, discuss strategic reforms, and set the agenda for the continued growth of women’s football across Nigeria.
“The AGA will offer an opportunity for fruitful deliberations as we collectively advance the growth and development of women’s football in Nigeria,” Shabi said, expressing optimism about the upcoming session.
She added that the league secretariat is fully prepared to welcome all participating clubs and partners for what promises to be a pivotal meeting shaping the next chapter of the women’s game.
Meanwhile, preparations for the new campaign are in full swing following the conclusion of the 2024/2025 season, which saw Bayelsa Queens emerge Premiership champions for a record sixth time after clinching the Super Six title in Ikenne.
Promoted to the NWFL Premiership for the upcoming season are Sunshine Queens (Ondo), Castmog Ladies (Ogun), Ahudiyannem Queens (Abia), and Imo Striker Queens (Imo) — expanding the top flight to 20 teams ahead of the 2025/2026 campaign.
In the NWFL Championship, four clubs earned promotion for the 2026 season: Dreamstar Ladies (returnees), Rangers Women, Rosaria Victrix, and Solo Wonders — all set to feature in Nigeria’s second-tier women’s league for the first time.
