Garden City To Host NWFL- Premiership Super Six Play-Offs

The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has officially announced Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, as the host city for the 2026 NWFL Premiership Super Six Finals, marking the first time ever the six-team season-ending playoffs will be staged in the Garden City.

The title-deciding championship is scheduled to hold from Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 14, 2026, bringing together Nigeria’s top six women’s football clubs for the climax of the 2025/2026 NWFL Premiership season.

Speaking on the choice of host city, NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Modupe Shabi, said: “On behalf of the management of the NWFL, we are delighted to announce Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as host of the 2026 NWFL Premiership Super Six Finals.

“The Rivers State Government has consistently demonstrated strong support for women’s football and successfully hosted our Annual General Assembly last October. We are excited to return with our flagship competition as part of our commitment to expanding elite women’s football across Nigeria.”

The country’s top-flight women’s football competition will feature the top three teams from Group A and Group B of the regular season competing in a round-robin format, with each club playing five matches over nine days.

Qualified teams for the 2026 NWFL Premiership Super Six include title-holders Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens, Rivers Angels, Robo Queens, Nasarawa Amazons, and debutants Abia Angels.

The NWFL Premiership has produced four different champions across the last five editions - Rivers Angels (2021), title holders Bayelsa Queens (2022 and 2025), Delta Queens (2023), and Edo Queens (2024), setting the stage for another fiercely contested title race.

Continuing, Shabi emphasized the importance of compliance and professionalism from participating clubs ahead of the championship tournament.

“The Super Six remains the pinnacle of the NWFL Premiership season, and we are confident the fans in Rivers State will create another memorable atmosphere for players, officials, partners, and supporters.

“We also urge all qualified clubs to adhere strictly to all competition regulations, schedules, and directives that will be communicated subsequently by the League. Once again, congratulations to the participating teams, and we wish them a successful outing at the Super Six.”

The Super Six will once again determine Nigeria’s league champions as well as the country’s representative at the WAFU-B qualifiers for a place in the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League, and ultimately, the 2027 FIFA Women’s Club Championship.

*Official Programme of Activities*

Friday, June 5, 2026 - Arrival/ Draw/Pre-Match Meeting — 5:00PM

Saturday, June 6, 2026 - Matchday 1 (3 Matches)

Sunday, June 7, 2026 - Rest Day

Monday, June 8, 2026 - Matchday 2 (3 Matches)

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 - Rest Day

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - Matchday 3 (3 Matches)

Thursday, June 11, 2026 - Rest Day

Friday, June 12, 2026 - Matchday 4 (3 Matches)

Saturday, June 13, 2026 - Rest Day

Sunday, June 14, 2026 - Matchday 5 (3 Matches) & Trophy Presentation

E-SIGNED:

Samuel Ahmadu 

Spokesperson,

Nigeria Women Football League 

NWFL Headquarters, Abuja

May 26, 2026