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NWFL Premiership: Rivers battle Bayelsa as opening games get November 30 kickoff date
By Wale Mustapha
It will be an engagement between defending champions Bayelsa Queens and former winners Rivers Angels when the new Nigeria Women’s Football League, NWFL Premiership get underway on November 30, 2022.
The opening day fixtures will see holders and Caf Champions League bronze winners, Bayelsa welcoming on Rivers next Wednesday in Yenagoa as they look to start their title defence on the winning note.
The league body told newsmen in Abuja on Friday that the commencement became necessary to put players in a competitive level and to meet up with global calendar..
Leading African countries in women’s football like South Africa, Morocco, Tanzania, Ghana have since commenced their leagues.
In an address forwarded to all participating clubs, Chief Operating Officer of the NWFL, Modupe Shabi said:”We kindly write to reaffirm that the 2022/23 NWFL Premiership Season will kickoff on 30th November, 2022 across the country.
“While wishing you a successful season, please accept the assurances of our highest sporting esteem.”
Bayelsa Queens are the current league champions, after clinching it for the fifth time last season. The Restoration Girls participated at the 2022 CAF Women’s Champions League and finished third.
In the fixtures released by the NWFL, defending champions Bayelsa Queens have a tough opener against Rivers Angels at Samson Siasia Stadium.
Nasarawa Amazons have a tricky game with Edo Queens at their newly adopted home ground in Makurdi. Osun Babes will entertain Royal Queens at Larry Leke Stadium in Osogbo.
The Old Parade Stadium, Abuja will come alive when Naija Ratels face Heartland Queens. Meanwhile, FC Robo Queens will keep a date with Abia Angels. Completing the schedule is the match between Adamawa Queens and Ibom Angels. All Matchday One games will hold on November 30th.
MatchDay One Fixtures
Group A
– Bayelsa Queens Vs Rivers Angels
Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa
4pm
– Naija Ratels Vs Heartland Queens
Old Parade Ground, Area 10, Abuja
4pm
– Osun Babes Vs Royal Queens
Larry Leke Stadium, Ile-igbo, Osun State
4pm
Group B
– Nasarawa Amazons Vs Edo Queens
Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi, Benue State
4pm
– Abia Angels Vs FC Robo Queens
Enyimba International Stadium, Abia State
4pm
– Adamawa Queens Vs Ibom Angels
Atiku Abubakar Stadium, Adamawa State
4pm
