2023–24 NWFL Premiership
Appearance
The 2023–24 NWFL Premiership was the 34th season of the women's football top-level league in Nigeria. The season commenced on 14 November 2023 and completed with the Super Six on 26 May 2024.[1][2] Edo Queens won their first title after finishing top of the Super Six table.[3]
Season | 2023–24 |
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Dates | 14 November 2023 – 26 May 2024 |
Champions | Edo Queens (1st title) |
Relegated | |
CAF Women's Champions League | Edo Queens |
Matches played | 129 |
Goals scored | 268 (2.08 per match) |
Top goalscorer | Ijamilusi Folashade (8 goals) |
← 2022–23
All statistics correct as of 26 May 2024. |
This season saw the return of Super Falcons great Onome Ebi to the league as she joined Naija Ratels briefly.[4]
Teams
[edit]Team changes
[edit]Four teams got promoted as the teams were increased to 16 from 14.
Promoted from 2022–2023 NWFL Championship | Relegated from 2022–2023 NWFL Premiership |
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Ekiti Queens Remo Stars Ladies Dannaz Ladies Sunshine Queens |
Stadiums and locations
[edit]Regular season
[edit]Group A
[edit]Table
[edit]Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Nasarawa Amazons | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 7 | +14 | 27 | Play-offs |
2 | Confluence Queens | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 7 | +6 | 25 | |
3 | Heartland Queens | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 11 | +9 | 24 | |
4 | Dannaz Ladies | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 18 | −3 | 18 | |
5 | Naija Ratels | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 19 | −4 | 17 | |
6 | Adamawa Queens | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 17 | −4 | 17 | |
7 | Abia Angels | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 20 | −9 | 14 | |
8 | Royal Queens | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 16 | −9 | 14 | Relegated |
Source: TheNWFL
Results
[edit]Group B
[edit]Table
[edit]Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Rivers Angels | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 13 | +6 | 27 | Play-offs |
2 | Edo Queens | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 16 | +4 | 23 | |
3 | Bayelsa Queens | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 10 | +7 | 22 | |
4 | Robo Queens | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 17 | −1 | 22 | |
5 | Remo Stars Ladies | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 18 | |
6 | Delta Queens | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 11 | +1 | 17 | |
7 | Ekiti Queens | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 18 | −9 | 14 | |
8 | Sunshine Queens | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 23 | −8 | 13 | Relegated |
Source: TheNWFL
Results
[edit]Championship round
[edit]A championship round involving the top three teams from the two groups was held to determine the league champion. It commenced on 18 May. All matches were played at Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa and Nembe Stadium in Nembe.
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Edo Queens | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | +6 | 10 | Champions/CAF WCL |
2 | Rivers Angels | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 9 | |
3 | Bayelsa Queens | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 9 | |
4 | Nasarawa Amazons | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 5 | |
5 | Heartland Queens | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | −4 | 3 | |
6 | Confluence Queens | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 10 | −7 | 3 |
Source: TheNWFL
Top scorers
[edit]- As of 26 May 2024
Season's awards
[edit]Award | Winner | Club |
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League Topscorer | ![]() |
Robo Queens |
Goalkeeper of the Season | ![]() |
Rivers Angels |
References
[edit]- ^ "NWFL reschedules kick-off date to begin a day earlier". Platinum News Nigeria. 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Nigeria Women Football League Premiership sets the stage for thrilling season opening clash between Delta Queens and Ekiti Queens". TheNWFL.com. 14 November 2023.
- ^ "Edo Queens win first ever NWFL title". The Punch. 26 May 2024.
- ^ "NWFL:Super Falcons captain Ebi joins Naija Ratels, becomes highest paid". Premium Times Nigeria. 15 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Ijamilusi, Ademola bag individual awards as NWFL Super 6 ends in Bayelsa". Pulse Sports Uganda. 26 May 2024.