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Obi disclosed this at the official kick-off ceremony of the sixth edition of the Sheroes Cup in Abuja.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), Nkechi Obi, has promised that the NWFL board have plans for Players welfare.
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17:34 - 07.10.2023
NFF declares support for women football, hails NWFL chairperson Nkechi Obi
The NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau, said that a new era has started in Nigerian women's football and will flourish to its full potential.
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17:10 - 06.10.2023
Super Falcons starlet Flourish Sabastine joins French club
The 2022 NWFL top scorer helped Bayelsa Queens win the league and helped Prosperity Girls finish third at the second CAF Women’s Champions League held in Morocco.
Obi disclosed this at the official kick-off ceremony of the sixth edition of the Sheroes Cup in Abuja.
She stated that the preseason tournament will help the clubs to prepare for the season.
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"This competition has been instrumental in helping clubs prepare for the new season by assessing their players, especially newcomers. It is an excellent platform for private or corporate bodies to showcase their initiatives and support human development efforts.
"In the coming season, the NWFL management will be unveiling a welfare package for players, demonstrating our commitment to the growth of women's football," she concluded.
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07:56 - 06.10.2023
Nigeria Women Football League expand top-tier teams from 14 to 16
AGA approved the expansion of the NWFL Premiership to 16 from 14, and Championship to 20 from 12 and the restructuring of the 10-team Nationwide League to the States League.
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12:42 - 06.10.2023
NWFL: Dannaz Ladies optimistic of excelling in debut season
Dannaz Ladies were drawn in Group A, Nassarawa Amazons, Heartland Queens, Confluence Queens, Adamawa Queens, Naija Ratels, Royal Queens, and Abia Angels.
Sheroes Cup Opening day results
Since the first edition in 2019, it has been described as the biggest preseason tournament for women's club football in Nigeria.
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The opening day was graced by sports dignitaries, including the Chairman of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), Nkechi Obi, and Super Falcons captain, Onome Ebi, amongst others, making the occasion more colorful.
In the official kick-off of the pre-season tournament Naija Ratels defeated Sunshine Queens 2-1 victory at the Aguiyi Ironsi Military Cantonment.
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07:38 - 06.10.2023
NWFL: Debutant Remo Stars handed tough draw as league kicks off Nov 15
Remo stars are drawn in Group B alongside the defending champions, Delta Queens, former champions Rivers Angels, and Bayelsa Queens.
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19:20 - 03.10.2023
Women's Football Rising: The NWFL's Vision under Chairman Ms. Nkechi Obi
The NWFL, founded in 1990, is Nigeria's premier women's football league. It has played a pivotal role in developing the talents of female footballers in Nigeria.
Edo Queens thrashed the newly promoted NWFL side, the Ekiti Queens, 4-1.
Edo Queens scored four goals in the first half, with Goodness Osigwe, Suliat Abideen, Omotoke Odueke, and Emem Essien all reaching the back of the net. Seun Fakunle scored the lone goal for Ekiti Queens.
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