Relegated Teams Confirmed as NWFL Premiership Regular Season Ends

The 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership regular season concluded in dramatic fashion on Wednesday, with the clubs relegated to the second-tier NWFL Championship officially confirmed.

Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens, Rivers Angels, FC Robo Queens, Nasarawa Amazons, and Abia Angels had already secured qualification for the season-ending Super Six playoffs before the final round of matches.

In Ikenne, Dannaz Ladies secured their top-flight status with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Remo Stars Ladies. Fatimoh Solaty, Zainab Raji, and Ajoke Akinbo were on target for the visitors, while Chiamaka Ojialor and an own goal by Miracle Omeke reduced the deficit for the hosts.

Despite recording a 2-0 win over Confluence Queens in Akure, Sunshine Queens were unable to avoid relegation, with both sides dropping to the NWFL Championship. Lolade Akintunde opened the scoring before Bunmi Adenuga sealed the victory.

Osun Babes also suffered relegation after falling 3-0 to Delta Queens. Titilayo Aweda scored twice, while Anastasia Terfa added the third goal.

In Benin City, Edo Queens defeated Rivers Angels 2-1 courtesy of goals from Atume Doosuur and Esther Inyang. Patience Otubo scored the lone goal for Rivers Angels.

FC Robo Queens edged fellow Super Six contenders Nasarawa Amazons 2-1 in Lagos. Opeyemi Ajakaye and Oluwakemi Adegbuyi found the net for the Lagos side, while Ayatsea Hembafan scored the consolation goal for the Amazons.

Delta Queens wrapped up their regular season campaign in style with a commanding 3-0 victory over Osun Babes in Asaba, inspired by Titilayo Aweda’s brace and another goal from Anastasia Terfa.

In the Aba derby, Ahudiyannem Queens claimed a narrow 1-0 win against Abia Angels thanks to Loveth Edeh’s decisive strike.

Defending champions Bayelsa Queens were stunned 1-0 by Ekiti Queens, with Joke Adeyemo netting the winning goal.

Heartland Queens also secured a slim 1-0 victory over Adamawa Queens in Owerri, as Chimebere Opara scored the only goal of the encounter.

Meanwhile, Pacesetter Queens and Naija Ratels settled for a 1-1 draw in Ibadan. Samantha Victor canceled out Janet Achukwu’s opener for Naija Ratels.

At the end of the regular season, Pacesetter Queens, Naija Ratels, Castmog Ladies, Sunshine Queens, Osun Babes, and Confluence Queens were relegated to the NWFL Championship.

Attention now turns to the highly anticipated NWFL Premiership Super Six, where the league champions will be decided.

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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