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The Nigeria Women Football League Championship will kickoff in Ogun state from July 7 to July 14, 2023, at two selected venues.
The Nigeria Women Football League Championship will kickoff in Ogun state from July 7 to July 14, 2023, at two selected venues.
However, only two teams will be promoted to the NWFL Premiership League, while another two teams will be relegated to the NWFL Nationwide League.
Ogun State to host NWFL Championship
The Chief Operating Officer of the NWFL, Modupe Shabi, confirmed that the NWFL Championship teams are scheduled to arrive in Ogun State on Friday, July 7.
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12:35 - 27.06.2023
Nigerian Women's second division League get kick-off date and venues
Two stadia picked as match venues for this year’s tournament are Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne and FC Ebiede Stadium in Sagamu – both in Ogun State.
Modupe noted that three matches from Groups A and B would be played on Match Day One on Saturday, July 8, and three matches from each group would be played on Match Day Two on Sunday, July 9.
She added that Monday, July 10, is rest day while Match Day Three is Tuesday, July 11, with three matches to be played.
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With that said, we look at seven players to watch out for in this championship.
1. Isiaka Olamide (Dream Stars Ladies)
Olamide is a great player to watch out for as she has been one of the most prolific players of the Galacticas Golden generation.
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She registered a world-class goal against Ibom Angels at the Soccer Temple (Agege stadium) to give Dream Star FC Ladies a maximum point in week 4 of the 2020/2021 season.
Olamide is likened to Pele with her prolific, energetic, and enthusiastic performance on the pitch.
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06:43 - 04.07.2023
Peace Abbey: Nigeria Women’s League's most beautiful player' shut the internet with stunning photos
Several fans believe Peace Abbey is one of the most beautiful footballers in the Nigerian Women’s League.
2. Taiwo Ajibade (Sunshine Queens)
Taiwo Ajibade is a well-experienced footballer and the captain of Sunshine Queens who are aiming to return to the NWFL.
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Ajibade is a bag of talent who loves to put her pace into good use. One of her strong points is her dribbling ability and she can take on any defender on her day.
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07:00 - 03.07.2023
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3. Dorathy Esient (Lakeside Queens)
Dorathy Esient plays as a winger and is very comfortable with the ball at her feet, making her one of the players to keep an eye on in the NWFL Champions.
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The Lakeside Queens player has eyes for goals and can finish from different areas. In addition, she is a good dribbler.
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Peace Abbey: Meet the most beautiful player in the Nigerian Women’s League
Several fans believe Peace Abbey is one of the most beautiful footballers in the Nigerian Women’s League.
4. Precious Edewor (Sunshine Queens)
Edewor is another skillful player with a penchant for finding the back of the net.
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She is a team player and can cause damage to any team at any time.
5. Owoseni Bukola (Dream Stars Ladies)
Owoseni Bukola has been a standout leader for Dream Stars Ladies and the most senior player in the squad alongside Nwadigo Chima and Nnaji Bright.
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She has recorded three goals for the Pride of Lagos and has her eyes set on leading Dream Stars back to the elite League.
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07:10 - 05.07.2023
Ondo commissioner charges Sunshine Queens to pick NWFL ticket, promises cash for Match bonuses
The commissioner promised the squad a payment of N200,000 for each victory, with an additional N50,000 for the team's first scorer.
6. Suliat Ajibade (Sunshine Queens)
Ajibade is also another experienced player to watch out for in the NWFL Championship that kicks off today.
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On her own, Ajibade has the ability to create chances from the center of the field of play, picking a pass that can split open the opponent’s defence.
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17:02 - 17.06.2023
Delta Queens' Mgbechi Anderline and Chinaza Agoh delighted after winning invidual awards
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7. Stella Emperor (Lakeside Queens)
Lakeside Queens’ shot-stopper also makes the list of exciting talents to watch out for because of what she brings to her team.
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The goalkeeper is a mobile player who communicates well with her defence line during games and is capable of producing top-draw saves when called upon.
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