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NWFL Announces shift in Premiership season opener date

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2 years ago

November 10, 2023

Joel Ajayi

The Nigeria Women’s Football League has announced a shift in the date for the highly anticipated 2023/24 NWFL Premiership season opener between Ekiti Queens and Delta Queens in Ado Ekiti.

Originally scheduled for Wednesday, November 15, the opening day of the season event will now take place a day earlier on Tuesday, November 14.

The season opener which also doubles as the Star Match of the opening Matchday One fixtures of the NWFL Premiership season will be played at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, Ado Ekiti.

The President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau will be in attendance at the season opener to show support and encouragement for the continued growth of women’s football.

He has expressed keen interest in the league’s development and is impressed with the strides made in the repositioning of the Women’s League in a short span of time, by the current board of the NWFL, led by Ms. Nkechi Obi.

The decision to move the date ensures that key stakeholders, fans, and the football community at large can join in this celebration of women’s football excellence.

All other Week One fixtures in the Nigeria Women’s Football League Premiership will take place as scheduled. The NWFL looks forward to a thrilling #NWFL24 season and appreciates the ongoing support from fans and partners.

*NWFL Premiership WEEK ONE FIXTURES

Ekiti Queens vs Delta Queens

Naija Ratels vs Nasarawa Amazons

Confluence Queens vs Dannaz Ladies

Abia Angels vs Adamawa Queens

Heartland Queens vs Royal Queens

Remo Stars Ladies vs Rivers Angels

Sunshine Queens vs Bayelsa Queens

Edo Queens vs Robo Queens

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Team Nigeria Jets to Cairo for 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships

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11 hours ago

October 7, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Excitement is high as Team Nigeria’s para powerlifting contingent departed Nigeria on Tuesday, October 7, for the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships set to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from October 9 to 18, 2025.

The milestone event marks the first-ever World Championships to be hosted on African soil, symbolizing a new era for the sport on the continent.

The first batch of Team Nigeria athletes left the country on Tuesday amid cheers and well-wishes from officials, fans, and supporters.

The second batch of the contingent is scheduled to depart tomorrow, October 8, from Lagos, completing the full team that will represent the nation at this landmark competition.

Speaking ahead of the departure, officials expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and determination to uphold Nigeria’s longstanding reputation as a force to be reckoned with, in global para powerlifting.

The National Sports Commission (NSC) reaffirmed its full support for the athletes, emphasizing the government’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and excellence in sports.

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