*Nigeria’s topflight women’s league scheduled to start Dec. 2
Duro Ikhazuagbe
The NWFL Congress has applauded the leadership of the country’s women’s topflight league and the role of it’s Chairperson, Aisha Falode in steering affairs of the body.
In a communique issued after its 2021 NWFL Annual General Meeting which held at the Beni Gold Hotel on Victoria Island, Lagos yesterday, it also commended the board of the Nigeria Football Federation headed by the President Amaju Pinnick for giving the NWFL the enabling environment to achieve successes and great development of the league.
It pointed at the well-organized 2021 NWFL Premiership Super Six in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State as evidence of the positive revolution experienced last season.
The Congress also resolved that the NWFL Premiership with 14 clubs will be played on abridged format of seven teams each in the Southern and Northern
zones respectively.
“Three teams each will emerge at the end of the season to have six teams for the NWFL Premiership Super Six Playoff,” the communique signed by Joe Amene, Matilda Otuene, Modupe Shabi, Dapo Sotuminu and
Tosin Ojo stated.
Other decisions reached at the Congress include; the NWFL Premiership season to start on December 8, 2021 at the two zones and end in May 2022 to fall in line with the WAFU B qualifiers for the 2022 CAF Women’s Champions League.
“It was resolved that with the Abridged League, the NWFL takes the
responsibility of the match indemnities for the league.
“It was resolved that, players welfare should be a priority for all clubs and clubs
should ensure they provide befitting camp accommodation for their players
and also take regular payment of salaries very important.
“It was resolved that, the fixtures for the NWFL Championship season will be
released as soon as NWFL Premiership begins.
“It was resolved that clubs who attempt to compromise referees to get favourable results will be sanctioned to avoid bringing the league to disrepute.
It was resolved that, from this season, hosting of the NWFL Premiership Super
Six will be open to all 14 clubs in the Premiership. Interested clubs should
indicate interest.”
The NWFL Congress also commended the Minister for Sports, Chief Sunday Dare and the Minister for Women Affairs, Dr. (Mrs) Paulen Tallen, for their support towards the development of the NWFL Leagues.
