2020/2021 NWFL League Commencement Date Will Not Change – COO
By Ebube Dike
The December 9 kick-off date of the 2020/2021 Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL remains sacrosanct as the league handlers are set to embark on inspection tour of designated stadiums for the new season.
The Chief Operating Officer of the league board, Mrs. Faith Ben-Anuge who this on Wednesday added that the board of the NWFL will soon embark on the official inspection of all the designated league venues across the country, to ensure all venues are ready for the very tasking straight league.
Mrs. Anuge, revealed that, as the deadline for registration in the NWFL Championship and Nationwide closes, more Nigerian Women clubs have indicated interest in participating in the two tiers of the league.
In the Championship, Anuge noted that: “Four new teams have joined the old four in the division to increase the number to eight, that would eventually play in the new season, while in the Nationwide, there are a total 20 clubs newly registered in all.
This she added was a mark of improvement over the previous seasons.
The NWFL Premiership will open on December 9, with matches in Lafia, Yola, Lokoja, Lagos, Yenagoa, Benin City, Umuahia and Osogbo.
Week 1️ Fixtures of the 2020/2021 NWFL Premiership.
(Weds, Dec.9th 2020.)
1. Nasarawa Amazons 🆚 FC Robo Queens
2. Adamawa Queens 🆚 Rivers Angels
3. Confluence Queens 🆚 Ibom Angels
4. Dreams Stars 🆚 Delta Queens
5. Bayelsa Queens 🆚 Pelican Stars
6. Edo Queens 🆚 Royal Queens
7. Abia Angels 🆚 Osun Babes
8. Sunshine Queens 🆚 Heartland Queens