The countdown has begun for the 2025 Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Championship, as the official group stage draw has now been conducted. With 17 teams split across four groups and two host cities in Abia State, Umuahia and Abiriba, the stage is set for one of the most competitive editions in recent years.
The NWFL Championship has always been a crucial pathway for ambitious clubs aiming to break into the top flight, and this year promises no less drama. At the end of the competition, only the winners of each group will secure automatic promotion tickets to the 2025/26 NWFL Premiership season.
Full Group Breakdown
Group A1 (Umuahia Base)
Royal Queens
Gallant Queens
Castmog Ladies
First Mahi Babes
Group A2 (Umuahia Base)
Sunshine Queens
Fortress Ladies
Unification FC
Kwara Ladies
Group B1 (Abiriba Base)
Pelican Stars
Ahudiyannem Queens
Wazbak International
Chosen Generation Angels
Group B2 (Abiriba Base)
Osun Babes
Ghetto Tigers
Moje Queens
Delta Babes
Imo Striker Queens
📍 Note: Teams in Group A1 & A2 will be hosted in Umuahia, while Group B1 & B2 will compete in Abiriba.
Promotion to the NWFL Premiership is the dream for every participating team. With only four available tickets, one for each group winner, the competition leaves no room for slip-ups. This format ensures that every match is a final, keeping both players and fans on edge until the very last whistle.
The NWFL Championship is more than just a tournament, it is the lifeline for clubs striving to grow women’s football in Nigeria. The promotion system means new teams can emerge on the national stage every year, keeping the Premiership fresh and competitive.
For players, it’s a platform to showcase talent to scouts, coaches, and even the national team selectors. For clubs, it is an opportunity to attract sponsors and build stronger fan bases. For fans, it promises drama, unpredictability, and the pride of supporting their local teams.
Hosting the tournament across Umuahia and Abiriba is significant for Abia State, a region with a rich football culture. Local fans will enjoy front-row seats to thrilling action, while the host communities benefit from the economic boost of accommodating teams, officials, and traveling supporters.
The decision to split the groups between the two venues ensures a balance in logistics and fan engagement, while also giving more communities the chance to connect with the Championship spirit.
The 2025 NWFL Championship promises to be a spectacle of determination, grit, and talent. With 17 clubs chasing only four Premiership tickets, every game will carry weight, and every moment will matter.
Will established names like Sunshine Queens and Pelican Stars make their way back to the top, or will fresh challengers like Unification FC and Chosen Generation Angels shock the football community? The answers will begin to unfold when the competition kicks off this September 11–21, 2025, in Abia State.
Fans across Nigeria and beyond, will be watching closely as the road to the 2025/26 NWFL Premiership begins.
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