NWFL Fines Osun Babes ₦2.5m for Jersey Violation

Olawale Ajimotokan  in Abuja
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has sanctioned Osun Babes FC N2.5 million for jersey infraction and failing to fulfil a fixture.

The offence, a contravention of Article 10.3 of the NWFL regulatory framework, was committed on February 18 at Onikan Stadium and resulted in the non-commencement of the 2025/2026 NWFL Premiership fixture against FC Robo Queens.

NWFL Media Director, Samuel Ahmadu, said in a statement yesterday that the match could not proceed after the away team, failed to provide an alternative set of jerseys with clearly printed player names and numbers, despite a confirmed colour clash with the home side.
Consequently, the match officials declared a walkover in favour of FC Robo Queens, in line with NWFL regulation, which required clubs to use their second-choice colours for away matches to resolve colour clashes.
Additionally, Article 10.5 mandates the away team to wear alternative colours if the home club is in its registered first-choice kit. The failure to honour the fixture without force majeure or an acceptable justification also violated Article 14.7.
The Chief Operating Officer NWFL, Modupe Shabi, who reflected on the decision, said the  NWFL remained committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and compliance.

“Our regulations are clear, and all clubs are expected to meet their obligations fully. These measures are necessary to protect the integrity and credibility of the NWFL and are not punitive for their own sake,” Shabi said.
The NWFL stated it’s committed to fair play, discipline, and the orderly conduct of matches, and reminded all Premiership clubs of their responsibility to strictly adhere to league rules and operational requirements to avoid future sanctions.