Ayuba Dumwe Rewards Nasarawa Amazons with ₦200,000 After Impressive NWFL Campaign

Former House of Representatives aspirant, Barr. David Ayuba Dumwe (DAD), has demonstrated remarkable patriotism and commitment to sports development by supporting Nasarawa Amazons during their final match of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership season at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt.

Barr. Dumwe, who said it was his responsibility to stand behind his home-state team, commended the players for their resilience and determination throughout the encounter, despite the match ending in a draw.

In recognition of their outstanding effort and to encourage them after a demanding season, the legal practitioner presented the team with a cash reward of ₦200,000.

Addressing the players after the match, Barr. Dumwe praised their performance, noting that they exceeded his expectations. He encouraged the team to remain focused and never lose hope, stressing that dedication, perseverance, and hard work often lead to greater achievements.

He also wished the players and officials a safe journey back to Lafia as they prepare for their next challenge.

Responding on behalf of the team, Chairperson of Nasarawa Amazons, Hajiya Husseina Suleiman Nagogo, expressed heartfelt gratitude to Barr. Dumwe for the generous gesture. She described him as a true ambassador of Nasarawa State who has consistently shown support for initiatives that promote the state’s image and pride.

At the end of the 2025/2026 NWFL Premiership season, Nasarawa Amazons secured a third-place finish on the league table, while Edo Queens emerged as champions.

With the league campaign now concluded, the Amazons will turn their attention to the 2026 President’s Federation Cup, where they are set to face newly crowned league champions Edo Queens in a highly anticipated quarter-final showdown in Anyigba.

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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