Latest News
NWFL Secures ₦20bn Landmark Investment Deal with Toptier Sports Management
The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) has received a major financial and structural boost following the signing of a landmark investment agreement with Toptier Sports Management on Friday, December 19, 2025.
The deal, unveiled at a signing and presentation ceremony held at Fraser Suites, Abuja, places Nigerian women’s football at the centre of a ₦20 billion, 10-year private-sector commitment aimed at driving long-term growth, sustainability, and professionalisation of the league.
Under the agreement, the NWFL will initially benefit from a five-year investment deal, renewable upon review, with ₦1 billion committed annually and a guaranteed 15 per cent year-on-year increase. Of the yearly investment, ₦200 million will be allocated to league administration, while ₦800 million is dedicated to branding, marketing, and commercial development.
The investment forms part of Toptier Sports Management’s broader 10-year strategic vision to transform the NWFL into a professionally run, commercially viable competition and a leading platform for women’s football development in Africa.
Speaking at the event, Chief Executive Officer of Toptier Sports Management, Chichi Nwoko, described the agreement as a deliberate shift from short-term interventions to sustainable football structures.
“This is a long-term investment in structure, people, and possibilities. If women’s football in Nigeria is to truly compete globally, it must be built deliberately, funded properly, and managed professionally. That is what this commitment represents,” Nwoko said.
Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, noted that the partnership reflects growing confidence in ongoing reforms across Nigerian sports.
“This partnership is a clear vote of confidence in the reforms taking place across Nigerian sports. We are intentional about creating an environment where credible private investors can partner with government to build sustainable leagues, protect athlete welfare, and grow the sports economy,” Olopade stated.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) was represented at the ceremony by its Secretary General, Dr Sanusi Mohammed, who conveyed the federation’s endorsement of the partnership on behalf of NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau.
“The NFF welcomes this collaboration because it strengthens our domestic football ecosystem, improves player welfare, enhances club operations, and creates clear development pathways, particularly for women and emerging talents,” Dr Mohammed said.
Reacting after the signing, NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi, described the agreement as a defining moment for women’s football in Nigeria.
“The scale of this investment allows the NWFL to plan sustainably, strengthen governance structures, and deliberately grow the league’s commercial value. The dedicated focus on branding and marketing will significantly enhance visibility, attract new partners, improve broadcast value, and create stronger economic opportunities for our clubs and players, positioning the NWFL among the leading women’s football leagues in Africa,” Shabi said.
