2023–24 NWFL Premiership
The 2023–24 NWFL Premiership is the 34th season of the women's football top-level league in Nigeria. The season commenced on 14 November 2023.[1][2]
Season | 2023–24 |
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Dates | 14 November 2023 – |
Matches played | 120 |
Goals scored | 254 (2.12 per match) |
← 2022–23
All statistics correct as of 20 May 2024. |
This season sees the return of Super Falcons great Onome Ebi to the league as she joined Naija Ratels.[3]
Teams[edit]
Team changes[edit]
Four teams got promoted as the teams were increased to 16 from 14.
Promoted from 2022–2023 NWFL Championship | Relegated from 2022–2023 NWFL Premiership |
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Ekiti Queens Remo Stars Ladies Dannaz Ladies Sunshine Queens |
Stadiums and locations[edit]
Regular season[edit]
Group A[edit]
Table[edit]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Nasarawa Amazons | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 7 | +14 | 27 | Play-offs |
2 | Confluence Queens | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 7 | +6 | 25 | |
3 | Heartland Queens | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 11 | +9 | 24 | |
4 | Dannaz Ladies | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 18 | −3 | 18 | |
5 | Naija Ratels | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 19 | −4 | 17 | |
6 | Adamawa Queens | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 17 | −4 | 17 | |
7 | Abia Angels | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 20 | −9 | 14 | |
8 | Royal Queens | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 16 | −9 | 14 | Relegated |
Source: TheNWFL
Results[edit]
Group B[edit]
Table[edit]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Rivers Angels | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 13 | +6 | 27 | Play-offs |
2 | Edo Queens | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 16 | +4 | 23 | |
3 | Bayelsa Queens | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 10 | +7 | 22 | |
4 | Robo Queens | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 17 | −1 | 22 | |
5 | Remo Stars Ladies | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 18 | |
6 | Delta Queens | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 11 | +1 | 17 | |
7 | Ekiti Queens | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 18 | −9 | 14 | |
8 | Sunshine Queens | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 23 | −8 | 13 | Relegated |
Source: TheNWFL
Results[edit]
Championship round[edit]
A championship round involving the top three teams from the two groups was held to determine the league champion. It commenced on 18 May. All matches are played at Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa.
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Bayelsa Queens | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 4 | Champions/CAF WCL |
2 | Rivers Angels | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 4 | |
3 | Edo Queens | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 3 | |
4 | Confluence Queens | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 3 | |
5 | Nasarawa Amazons | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 1 | |
6 | Heartland Queens | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 1 |
Updated to match(es) played on 20 May 2024. Source: TheNWFL
Top scorers[edit]
- As of 20 May 2024
References[edit]
- ^ "NWFL reschedules kick-off date to begin a day earlier". Platinum News Nigeria. 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Nigeria Women Football League Premiership sets the stage for thrilling season opening clash between Delta Queens and Ekiti Queens". TheNWFL.com. 14 November 2023.
- ^ "NWFL:Super Falcons captain Ebi joins Naija Ratels, becomes highest paid". Premium Times Nigeria. 15 October 2023.