The Nigeria Women Football League has temporarily suspended its ongoing 2025-26 season due to a petition from one of the participating clubs. The club in question has had over five of its players called up to the U-20 national team camp, which has compromised its ability to compete fairly in the league.
The suspension was announced in a memo signed by the Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi, and sent to all participating clubs on Thursday. According to the memo, the league will resume on February 18, 2026, after a one-week mid-season break. The league has provided updated fixtures to the clubs, reflecting the revised timeline, and expects them to comply with the new schedule.
The decision to suspend the league was made after the Nigeria Football Federation received a petition from the affected club, highlighting the challenges it faces with several key players away on national duty. The league’s organizers have taken the step to ensure a level playing field for all teams, as the absence of several players from one team could have given an unfair advantage to others.
Currently, Bayelsa Queens and FC Robo Queens are leading the NWFL Group A and B respectively. The temporary suspension will allow the affected club to regroup and be more competitive when the league resumes. The Nigeria Women Football League is one of the top women’s football competitions in Africa, and its organizers are committed to ensuring the integrity and fairness of the game.
The suspension of the league may have implications for the teams’ preparations for upcoming international competitions, but the organizers believe that the temporary break will ultimately benefit the league as a whole. With the revised schedule in place, fans can look forward to an exciting second half of the season, as the teams battle it out for the top spots in the NWFL. The league’s organizers will be monitoring the situation and making any necessary adjustments to ensure a successful completion of the 2025-26 season.
