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  • Nasarawa Amazons Chairperson dedicates SWAN Honour to Gov. Sule, club

    Nasarawa Amazons Chairperson dedicates SWAN Honour to Gov. Sule, club

    Chairperson of Nasarawa Amazons Football Club, Hajiya Husaina Suleiman Nagogo, has reaffirmed the club’s determination to win the 2025/2026 Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership title, attributing the team’s growing success to collective commitment and discipline across all levels of the club.

    Speaking after receiving the SWAN Distinguished Service Award (SDSA) at the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria’s (SWAN) 60th anniversary celebration in Abuja last weekend, Hajiya Husaina said the recognition was both humbling and motivating, describing it as a reward for years of dedication to women’s football development, especially in Northern Nigeria.

    According to her, Nasarawa Amazons’ strong showing in recent seasons has been the result of teamwork and unity among players, coaches, and management.

     “The secret of Nasarawa Amazons’ impressive performance is the commitment of everyone at the club — from the players to the technical crew and other backroom staff. I take the players as my children, and they have shown great support and determination to see the team succeed,” she said.

    The Amazons have already signaled their intent for the coming campaign with an impressive outing at the Governor Douye Diri Preseason Tournament in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, where they defeated hosts and defending league champions Bayelsa Queens in the final to lift the maiden trophy.

     “We just came back from the preseason tournament in Yenagoa where some of the best teams in Nigeria assembled. It was the first of its kind in Bayelsa, and we won despite facing Bayelsa Queens with all their newly signed quality players,” she added.

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    Reflecting on last season, Hajiya Husaina noted that the Amazons narrowly missed out on the league title not for lack of quality, but due to factors beyond their control. She expressed confidence that with renewed focus, the team would go all the way this season.

     “We want to win the league title this time around. We narrowly missed it last season, not because we were not good, but luck was not on our side. We are hopeful that our chances are very bright in the coming season,” she assured.

    On her national recognition by SWAN, Hajiya Husaina expressed surprise and gratitude, describing it as an unexpected honour that acknowledges her efforts to grow women’s football.

     “I was not expecting the award, but I never knew that people recognised the role I have played and continue to play in developing women’s football, especially in the North. I am very grateful to Almighty God for this,” she said.

    She  also paid glowing tribute to Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, for his unwavering support to the team, stressing that his contributions have been vital to the Amazons’ progress and visibility in the Nigerian women’s football scene.

  • Women’s President Federation Cup: Bayelsa Queens, Nasarawa Amazons in royale  16th Round battle 

    Women’s President Federation Cup: Bayelsa Queens, Nasarawa Amazons in royale  16th Round battle 

    The 2025 President Federation Cup  Women’s Round of 16 matches will now hold on May 3rd across four  centres with Nasarawa Amazons versus Bayelsa Queens the peak of the pack of that round.

    The Awka Township Stadium will host the mouthwatering clash between Nasarawa Amazons and Bayelsa Queens as two Nigeria Women Football League Premiership teams kick horns to determine the team that progresses to the quarter final.

    In another tough tie, Osun Babes will face Edo Queens at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena Onikan Lagos while Sunshine Queens battle Confluence Queens at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium Benin City.

    Rivers Angels will confront First Mahi Babes at the Enyimba Stadium, Aba while Remo Stars Ladies trade tackles with Dannaz Ladies at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan.

    President Federation Cup: Women’s 16th Round Fixtures

    03-05-25: Rivers Angels (Rivers) vs. First Mahi Babes (Ebonyi) – Aba -1pm

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    03-05-25: Remo Ladies (Ogun) vs. Dannaz Ladies (Lagos) – Ibadan– 1pm

    03-05-25: Delta Queens (Delta) vs.  Ibom Angels (Akwa Ibom) – Enugu– 1pm

    03-05-25: Onimarg (Ondo) vs. Heartland Queens (Imo) – Benin City – 10am

    03-05-25: Osun Babes (Osun) vs.  Edo Queens (Edo) – MJA Lagos –1pm

    03-05-25: Mighty Jets Mata (Plateau) vs.  Unification FC (Lagos) – Anyigba –1pm

    03-05-25: Sunshine Queens (Ondo) vs.  Confluence Queens (Kogi) – Benin City –1pm

    03-05-25: Nasarawa Amazons (Nasarawa) vs.  Bayelsa Queens (Bayelsa) – Awka 1pm

  • Zenith Bank Women Basketball League Phase Two begins

    Zenith Bank Women Basketball League Phase Two begins

    The Phase Two of the Zenith Bank Women Basketball League is to begin on May 1 in Kaduna, Ajibarede Bello, the Technical Commissioner to Nigeria Basketball Federation, has said.

    Bello said in Abuja on Monday that the Phase Two to hold at the Muritala Stadium, Kaduna, would end on May 8.

    The commissioner said that the Local Organizing Committee of the league was working hard to ensure a hitch-free tournament.

    He said that the federation would expect more mobilization of spectators in the second phase.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Phase One of the league, which started on April 10, ended on Monday (April 17).

    The 13th edition of the Zenith Bank Women Basketball League is being organized by the Nigeria Basketball Federation, with Econet Media Ltd. as partner.

    “It has been a successful tournament with 45 games and 18 teams; no game was missed; some teams were stronger than others in some aspects but we are satisfied with the general performance.

    “The format of the league has changed this year; everything will run smoothly till the end of the season.

    “We expect the officiating to be better; we expect greater mobilization of spectators in Kaduna,’’ he said.

    NAN reports that 18 clubs, divided into three groups, are playing in the annual Zenith Bank competition.

    In Group A are First Bank, Nasarawa Amazons, Taraba Hurricanes, Plateau Rocks, AHIP Queens of Kano and First Deep Water.

    Group B has Dolphins, FCT Angels, Zamfara Babes, Delta Force, Coal City and Sunshine Angles of Akure.

    In Group are Nigeria Customs of Lagos, GT 2000 of Kaduna, Oluyole Angels of Ibadan, Ekiti Angels, Benue Princess and IGP Queens.

     

  • NWPL: Osun Babes captain assures victory against Pelican Stars

    The Captain of the Osun Babes FC, Esther Elijah, says that the team will defeat Pelican Stars of Calabar when the two sides meet on Wednesday at the Osogbo City Stadium.

    Elijah gave the assurance while speaking with newsmen in Osogbo ahead of the Match Day 2 fixture of the Nigerian Women Premier League (NWPL).

    She said that looking back at the last encounter they had with Pelican Stars, this season’s fixture would be more difficult than it was last season.

    “We understand full well that we have to win this game. It is our first home game of the season and it is important we win.

    “We can’t compare the same Pelican Stars team that played us here last season. The team is now stronger with players like Tawa Mustapha, Victoria Aidelemon, Chisom Henry and others.

    “Although, we are not bothered about that, we just want to win for our fans and the three points matters a lot. We look forward to a good game and also to win by many goals.

    “We know we have more difficult tasks ahead of us even after this game; so, we need to start picking every available point now.

    “This game is important and we are sure of victory on Wednesday,’’ she said.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Osun Babes lost 0-2 to Nasarawa Amazons in Lafia in their first league match, while Pelican Stars defeated Saadatu Amazons by a lone goal in Calabar.

     

  • Rivers Angels pip Nasarawa Amazons to win League

    Rivers Angels pip Nasarawa Amazons to win League


     

    Rivers Angels of Port Harcourt on Saturday at the Abuja National Stadium Goal Project defeated hard fighting Nasarawa Amazons 5-3 via penalty shootouts to emerged champions of the 2015/2016 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) for the third consecutive season. 

     

     The full duration of the match had ended scoreless while the Amazons oft to have wrapped up the game within the 90 minutes period but for the club’s strikers wastefulness in front of goal.

     

     

     

    It was straight to a penalty shoot-out after the draw as the Angels skipper and goalkeeper Charity John turned out to be the hero of the day.

     

     John saved Nasarawa Amazon’s third kick taken by Ejalonibe Adejoke to ensure the NWFL defending champions retained their Trophy.


    Rivers Angels has now crowned their season as the Federation Cup and League winners, winning the double this season. 

     

     An elated Angels’ Chief Coach Edwin Okon praised his girls for ensuring victory against resilient Amazons despite inactivity for the team for some weeks.

     

    “Coming back from a break to have a three to four days training, I think am the happiest man.

     

     I expected them to do what they did today, I wasn’t expecting so much from the team and I thank God for the victory,” Okon told nationonlineng,net  after the match..

     


    Head coach of Nasarawa Amazons, Christopher Danjuma who bowed to the superior fireworks of the Rivers Angels for the second time running however praised his girls  for giving a good fight and blamed mother luck for their defeat.


     

    “My girls were excellent and their performance was very good despite the final result,” he said

     

     The first one we lost during the course of the game while we lost this one on penalties so it doesn’t matter because I know we are better”. Danjuma disclosed.

  • Nasarawa Amazons upset Rivers Angels to lift League trophy

    Nasarawa Amazons upset Rivers Angels to lift League trophy

    Nasarawa Amazons surprised bookmakers on Thursday by defeating River Angels to lift the 2012/2013 league title.

    The match tagged ‘Champion of Champions’ was played at the Confluence Stadium in Kogi as part of activities of the Nigeria Women League Congress which got underway yesterday. It was decided in penalties after full time ended goalless.

    The Champion of Champions replaces the Super Six competition that determines the league champions.

    Board member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dilichukwu Onyedimah hailed both sides for the entertaining football. “It was an interesting match which shows that anything can truly happen in football,” she said.

    Angels, Federation Cup winners, were the favourites to win the match given the quality of players at their disposal. But yesterday’s match was a sweet revenge for the Lafia-based side who were pounded 3-0 by Angels at the FA Cup final.