Nigeria women's football league launches in Calabar as Super Falcons eye WAFCON 2026

NWFL Championship Calabar Super Falcons WAFCON 2026 Nigeria women's football

The 2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Championship began on July 6 in Calabar, with six of the eight participating clubs recording victories on opening day. DreamStar Ladies, Imo Striker Queens, Wazbak International Sports Academy and other teams opened the competition with notable wins, setting the stage for a race to secure promotion to the NWFL Premiership.

Ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Morocco, a feature highlights Nigeria’s most celebrated Super Falcons performers. It recounts the achievements of legends such as Perpetua Nkwocha, Mercy Akide‑Udh, Florence Omagbemi and Asisat Oshoala, underscoring the national team’s history as it prepares to defend its title and chase an eleventh continental crown.

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