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Nigeria Women Football League announces ₦24.5m prize money for 2025 Premiership Super 6
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) on Thursday confirmed a total prize package of ₦24.5 million for the ongoing 2025 NWFL Premiership Super 6, offering increased financial incentives for all six participating clubs.
According to the breakdown, the eventual champions will pocket ₦10 million, maintaining the standard of the past two editions. The runners-up will earn ₦6 million, while the third-placed team gets ₦4 million, both representing a ₦1 million increase from last season.
In a significant improvement, the bottom three teams will each receive ₦1.5 million, up from ₦500,000 last season—stressing the league’s commitment and keen intent to support all teams financially.
NWFL Chairperson Nkechi Obi described the revised prize structure as a critical part of the league’s ongoing efforts to professionalize women’s football in Nigeria.
“This is a deliberate step to ensure that all clubs leave the NWFL Premiership Super 6 with something tangible,” Obi said.
“By increasing the financial rewards, especially for the bottom three, we’re reinforcing our commitment to professionalizing the women’s game and encouraging more investment at club level.”
The prize money comes in addition to the prestigious opportunity for the champions to earn Nigeria’s sole ticket to the WAFU regional qualifiers for the CAF Women’s Champions League—Africa’s top club competition—and potentially qualify for the inaugural FIFA Women’s Club World Championship next year, should they reach the final.
As the 2025 edition wraps up on Saturday, May 17, with Matchday 5 encounters, unprecedentedly, four clubs—Bayelsa Queens, defending champions Edo Queens, Nasarawa Amazons, and debutants Remo Stars Ladies—remain firmly in contention.
Recalled that the last four editions of Super 6 finals have been won by four different clubs, adding to the anticipation over which team will emerge as the new champions of this tightly contested season.
The ongoing six-club title championship is being broadcast live on StarTimes, produced by Team 33 Production, bringing nationwide visibility to the thrilling climax of Nigeria’s premier women’s football competition.
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No crisis in NAWIS ahead of AFN elections on Monday
Joel Ajayi
The Association of Nigerian Women in Sports (NAWIS), known for its orderliness since its establishment in 1990, continues to uphold its standards ahead of the upcoming Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) elections.
With members across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, NAWIS has consistently operated without external interference.
Over the years, its members have been nominated to various boards of national sports federations after meeting established criteria, including the payment of annual dues.
The association has attracted a strong base of respected sportswomen who have served the country with distinction, both during and after their active careers.
In preparation for the AFN elections, zonal elections were conducted on June 2 and 3, producing representatives for the national exercise.
While NAWIS initially planned to hold its election in Zaria, Kaduna State, the association’s headquarters, it was later rescheduled for Abuja on Monday, June 9, following directives from higher authorities.
Importantly, NAWIS has a set of strict guidelines that govern its electoral process, particularly the requirement for timely payment of annual dues. Failure to meet this condition results in automatic disqualification.
This guideline was the basis for the disqualification of Maria Wophil, who has reportedly not paid her annual dues since 2017. Her attempt to hurriedly settle outstanding debts just before the election was deemed non-compliant with NAWIS regulations.
Who is Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju?
Commonwealth gold medallist Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju is one of the leading contenders for the NAWIS representative position in the AFN.
She made history as the first African woman to run the 400m in under 50 seconds and brought glory to Nigeria by winning a silver medal in the 4x400m relay at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.
Yusuf-Olukoju also claimed gold in the 400m at the 1991 All-Africa Games and silver in the 200m.
Based on nominations and her track record, Yusuf-Olukoju is considered the most qualified candidate. However, three other contenders have also shown interest, and the final decision will be made in the election slated for Monday, June 9, in Abuja.
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