Boost for Women’s Football in Nigeria: NWFL Announces ₦24.5 Million Prize Money for Super 6 Tournament
In a significant move to propel women’s football forward in Nigeria, the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has announced a whopping ₦24.5 million in prize money for the 2025 Premiership Super 6 tournament. This substantial investment is designed to boost financial rewards for participating clubs and foster growth in the sport. According to NWFL Media Director Samuel Ahmadu, the decision marks a major milestone in the league’s efforts to professionalize women’s football in the country.
The prize structure reveals that the champions will take home ₦10 million, maintaining the payout from the previous two seasons. The runners-up and third-placed teams will receive ₦6 million and ₦4 million, respectively, each representing a ₦1 million increase from last year. In a notable step towards inclusivity, the bottom three teams will earn ₦1.5 million each, a significant jump from the ₦500,000 awarded in the previous edition. NWFL Chairperson Nkechi Obi emphasized that this new prize structure aligns with the league’s broader vision of professionalizing women’s football in Nigeria. "This is a deliberate step to ensure that all clubs leave the NWFL Premiership Super 6 with something tangible," Obi stated. "By increasing the financial rewards, especially for the bottom three, we’re reinforcing our commitment to professionalizing the women’s game and encouraging more investment at club level."
The 2025 Super 6 winner will also earn Nigeria’s sole ticket to the WAFU Zone B qualifiers for the CAF Women’s Champions League, with a potential pathway to the first-ever FIFA Women’s Club World Championship if they reach the final. As the tournament heads into its final matchday on Saturday, May 17, the title race remains wide open, with four clubs – Bayelsa Queens, reigning champions Edo Queens, Nasarawa Amazons, and first-time contenders Remo Stars Ladies – still in contention. This development is a significant step forward for women’s football in Nigeria, and the increased prize money is expected to attract more investment and talent to the sport. With this move, the NWFL is paving the way for a brighter future for women’s football in Nigeria, and fans can look forward to an exciting conclusion to the tournament.
