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 Former Remo Stars Ladies head coach, Wemimo Mathew, has officially completed a move to Bayelsa Queens, signing a two-year contract with the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) champions. The highly-rated tactician joins the Yenagoa-based side after a successful spell with Remo Stars Ladies and will arrive with her own backroom staff as she begins a new chapter with the Prosperity Girls. Bayelsa Queens turned to Mathew following the departure of former head coach Whyte Ogbonda, with the club banking on her experience and tactical expertise to lead the team in the upcoming campaign. Mathew is expected to begin preparations immediately as Bayelsa Queens aim to build on their recent success and challenge for more domestic and continental honours.

Seyi Olaoye Rejects Rivers Angels Offer, Chooses Loyalty to Nasarawa Amazons. hooses Loyalty to Nasarawa Amazons Nasarawa Amazons assistant coach, Seyi Olaoye, has turned down the opportunity to become the new head coach of Rivers Angels, opting instead to remain with the Lafia-based club. The Port Harcourt side approached Olaoye following the departure of former head coach Tosan Bob Blankson, who recently brought his spell with the club to an end. Rivers Angels identified the experienced tactician as a leading candidate to take charge, given his years of experience and impressive work alongside veteran coach Christopher Danjuma. Sources indicate that Rivers Angels presented Olaoye with an improved financial package in an attempt to lure him to Port Harcourt. However, despite the attractive offer and sustained efforts from the club's management, he declined the proposal. His decision is understood to have been driven by his commitment to Nasarawa Amazons and his longstanding workin...

Former Rivers Angels head coach Tosan Bob Blankson has officially brought his chapter in women's football to a close after attracting interest from elite men's clubs eager to secure his services. Blankson leaves the women's game as one of Nigeria's most accomplished coaches. He etched his name into the history books in 2023 by guiding Delta Queens to the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership title with an unbeaten run at the Super Six in Asaba—becoming the only coach to achieve the feat. During his two-year stint with Rivers Angels, the experienced tactician further strengthened his reputation by leading the Port Harcourt-based side to the 2025 President Federation Cup title at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. His impressive résumé and proven track record have now opened the door to a new challenge in men's football. Despite interest from several NWFL clubs, none were able to present an offer strong enough to keep the Delta State-born coach in the wom...

  Super Falcons Arrive in Rabat in Style Ahead of WAFCON 2026 Campaign The reigning African champions embraced Nigeria's cultural heritage with a stunning display of green, white and green traditional attire, blending elegance with national pride as they arrived in Rabat. Defending champions Nigeria's Super Falcons have arrived in Rabat, Morocco, where they will play all their Group C fixtures at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The nine-time African champions touched down in the Moroccan capital looking elegant in coordinated green-and-white traditional attire. The flowing gowns, paired with neatly tied headgears, reflected Nigeria's rich cultural heritage as the team made a stylish entrance ahead of the continental showpiece. All 25 invited players travelled to Rabat after completing a 10-day training camp in Casablanca, where preparations for the tournament reached their final stage. The Falcons also rounded off their build-up with a 2-1 victory o...

Whyte Ogbonda Parts Ways with Bayelsa Queens After Trophy-Laden Two-Year Spell Bayelsa Queens will head into the 2026/27 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership season with a new face in the dugout after head coach Whyte Ogbonda officially confirmed his departure from the club. The experienced tactician revealed that his exit came after a mutual agreement with the club, bringing an end to a memorable two-year spell with the Prosperity Ladies. According to Ogbonda, the decision was driven by his desire to embrace a new challenge after successfully leading the Yenagoa-based side. His announcement finally puts to rest weeks of speculation surrounding his future, with many supporters eager to know whether he would remain at the club for another campaign. During his time at Bayelsa Queens, Ogbonda reinforced his reputation as one of the finest coaches in Nigerian women's football. He guided the club to the 2025 NWFL Premiership title, adding another major achievement to an alre...

 New Benfica signing Janet Akekoromowei has revealed how Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen played a crucial role in her recovery after she suffered a serious injury earlier this year. The Nigerian forward sustained a horrific ankle dislocation during the first half of Nigeria's FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup qualifier against Burundi in Abeokuta in February. Despite the injury, the Falconets secured a narrow 1-0 victory. The setback came at a heartbreaking moment for Janet, as she was on the verge of completing a three-year move to Barcelona. Her manager, Tobi Peters, had already travelled to Spain and finalized discussions with the Spanish giants before the injury brought the transfer to a halt. Shortly after the incident, Janet travelled to Portugal to begin her rehabilitation. During that difficult period, Victor Osimhen stepped in with significant financial support, covering her medical expenses and helping with her welfare throughout her recovery. Speaking after completing ...

From Asisat Oshoala Academy to Benfica: Janet Akekoromowei's European Dream Comes True Janet Akekoromowei has taken another major step in her career after completing a long-term move to Portuguese champions Benfica. The Nigerian youngster began her football journey at the Asisat Oshoala Academy, where she developed into one of the country's most exciting attacking prospects. Her performances earned her a move to Nasarawa Amazons before she later joined Bayelsa Queens, continuing her steady rise in the Nigeria Women Football League. A move to Spanish giants Barcelona Femení was believed to be on the cards, but the deal was called off after Akekoromowei suffered an injury while away with the Nigerian national team. Rather than slowing her progress, the setback has opened another door. Benfica have now won the race for the highly-rated forward, handing her a long-term contract as they strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. The Portuguese club is expected to officially unv...

FC ROBO's Ndubisi Esther Completes FIFA Capacity-Building Programme By Olayiwola Confidence July 20, 2026 Former FC ROBO Queens captain and current coach, Ndubisi Esther, has completed the FIFA Capacity-Building Programme for Women Football Administrators, which came to an end on Sunday in Abuja. The three-day programme, organised by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in partnership with FIFA, brought together women involved in football administration from across Nigeria. The initiative was aimed at improving leadership and administrative standards within the women's game. Participants were taken through several key areas of football administration, including governance, competition management, safeguarding, leadership, strategic planning, and marketing. The sessions also gave attendees the opportunity to exchange ideas and learn from experienced football administrators. For FC ROBO, Esther's participation is another reflection of the club's commitment to growth beyo...

Shukurat Oladipo Commits Future to AS Roma with Contract Extension Until 2029 Super Falcons defender Shukurat Oladipo has signed a new contract extension with Italian Serie A Femminile giants AS Roma, keeping her at the club until June 2029. The announcement comes after a remarkable debut full season in Italy, where the Nigerian centre-back established herself as one of the league's standout defenders.  Oladipo played a pivotal role in Roma's domestic success, helping the Giallorosse lift both the Serie A Femminile title and the Coppa Italia. Her commanding performances, consistency, and defensive leadership also earned her recognition as the Serie A Femminile Defender of the Season, capping off an outstanding campaign.  The new deal reflects AS Roma's confidence in the Nigerian international, whose rapid rise has made her a key figure in the club's long-term plans. Since joining from FC Robo in 2025, Oladipo has continued to impress with her composure, strength, and ma...

  Former Flamingos Captain Shakirat Moshood Completes Move to Portuguese Side Torreense Former Nigeria U-17 captain Shakirat Moshood has secured a two-year deal with Portuguese top-flight club SCU Torreense , with the club officially unveiling the talented player after she arrived in Portugal to complete the transfer. The 19-year-old makes the switch following an impressive campaign with Bayelsa Queens in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership, where her commanding performances  established her as one of the league's brightest young prospects. Moshood first caught global attention at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in the Dominican Republic, scoring four goals to finish as the tournament's third-highest scorer while helping Nigeria's Flamingos reach the quarter-finals. Her performances earned widespread praise and confirmed her status as one of the competition's standout players. She continued her impressive rise by leading the Flamingos as...

 NWFL Championship: Promotion and Relegation Play-Off Fixtures Set for Thursday Showdown The stage is set for a decisive day at the 2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Championship as the promotion and relegation play-offs take centre stage on Thursday, July 16, at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar. Four clubs will battle for survival in the relegation play-offs, while another four teams will compete for the coveted promotion tickets to the 2026/27 NWFL Premiership. In the relegation play-offs, First Mahi Babes FC will face Gallant Queens FC in the opening fixture at 9:00 a.m., before Fortress Ladies FC take on Chosen Generation FC at 11:30 a.m. The promotion play-offs begin at 2:00 p.m. with Rangers Women FC locking horns with Imo Striker Queens in what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter. The day's headline fixture comes at 4:00 p.m., as DreamStar Ladies FC face Pelican Stars FC in a high-stakes clash that could determine one of the two available promotion spots ...

DreamStar, Pelican Stars, Rangers Women and Imo Striker Queens Reach NWFL Championship Promotion Playoffs The group stage of the 2026 NWFL Championship came to an end on Tuesday in Calabar, with DreamStar Ladies, Pelican Stars, Rangers Women FC and Imo Striker Queens sealing places in the promotion playoffs. DreamStar Ladies topped Group A on seven points after a goalless draw against Delta Babes, while Rosaria Victrix secured their Championship status with a 3-1 win over First Mahi Babes, who dropped into the relegation playoffs. In Group B, hosts Pelican Stars edged Moje Queens 1-0 thanks to Peace Ewa's first-half strike to finish top of the standings. Ikukuoma Queens also ended on a high, coming from behind to beat Gallant Queens 3-1 and secure survival, leaving Gallant Queens in the relegation playoffs. Rangers Women FC continued their impressive debut campaign by defeating Fortress Ladies 1-0 to win Group C. Unification FC rounded off the group with a commanding 5-1 victory ov...

‎Moje Queens FC ended their Group B campaign at the 2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Championship with a narrow 1-0 defeat to hosts Pelican Stars FC on Tuesday at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar, bringing their hopes of securing promotion to the NWFL Premiership to an end. ‎ ‎The only goal of the encounter came in the 27th minute when Peace Ewa found the back of the net to hand Pelican Stars a hard-fought victory. Despite creating several opportunities in search of an equaliser, Moje Queens were unable to break down the hosts' defence as the match ended 1-0 in favour of the Cross River side. ‎ ‎Speaking during the post-match press conference, Head Coach Lawal Mashood Kehinde thanked God for the team's performance despite the disappointing result. He admitted that losing the match was never part of the team's game plan, stressing that the objective was to secure victory and advance in the competition. ‎The coach, however, commended his players for their determinati...