Nigeria Women's League gets kick off date, champions Bayelsa Queens begin defence at home

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NWFL Nigeria Women's League gets kick off date, champions Bayelsa Queens begin defence at home

Hassan Abdulsalam 20:13 - 25.11.2022

Champions Bayelsa Queens will begin the defence of their title next week with a titanic battle against a bitter rival

The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership 2022/2023 football season will kick off on November 30th.

The league will begin with South south derby as the defending champions, Bayelsa Queens will host Rivers Angels at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa.

Announcing the kick off date, the Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi in a letter addressed to clubs confirmed the kick off date and the full fixtures.

According to the statement, "We present the warm compliments of the Management and Staff of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) to you.

"We kindly write to reaffirm that the 2022/23 NWFL Premiership Season will kickoff on 30th November, 2022 across the country.

"Kindly find attached fixtures for your information. While wishing you a successful season, please accept the assurances of our highest sporting esteem."

Bayelsa Queens host Rivels Angels in league opener

The Defending Champions will Commence the journey to defend her title when they face Local rival, Rivers Angels on day one.

Bayelsa Queens are the champions.

Bayelsa Queens will be targeting her Sixth league champion after winning it for the fifth time last season.

The Restoration Girls will be starting the league with the energy and form they had at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League and finished third.

Nasarawa Amazons will host Edo Queens in Makurd while Royal Queens will travel to Larry Leke Stadium for a date with Osun Babes.

The Prosperity Girls will start their title defense at home.

All Matchday One games will hold on November 30th by 4pm Simultaneously across all venues.

MatchDay One Full Fixtures

Group A

Bayelsa Queens Vs Rivers Angels

Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa

Naija Ratels Vs Heartland Queens

Old Parade Ground, Area 10, Abuja

Osun Babes Vs Royal Queens

Larry Leke Stadium, Elegbo, Osun State

Group B

Nasarawa Amazons Vs Edo Queens

Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi, Benue State

Abia Angels Vs FC Robo Queens

Enyimba International Stadium, Abia State

Adamawa Queens Vs Ibom Angels

Atiku Abubakar Stadium, Adamawa State

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