It has been officially confirmed by the NWFL that Bayelsa is set to host the highly-anticipated Nigeria Women Football League Super Six playoffs. This exciting development was announced via NewsNow.
Mark your calendars as the championship playoff is scheduled to take place from May 18 to 26, 2024, at the illustrious Samson Siasia Stadium located in Yenagoa.
Nkechi Obi, the chairman of NWFL, extended congratulations to Bayelsa State for being chosen as the host venue for the NWFL Premiership Super Six. Expressing optimism, she mentioned, “We anticipate that this hosting opportunity will significantly elevate women’s football in Bayelsa and contribute to enhancing the overall visibility of the sport in Nigeria.”
Bayelsa State is gearing up to host the NWFL Premiership playoff tournament for the first time, making this event a monumental occasion for the region.
Noteworthy is the fact that Yenagoa serves as the home turf for Bayelsa Queens, who enjoyed a remarkable 2022 NWFL Premiership season. Their triumphs included clinching the domestic title, achieving success in the WAFU-B playoff, and securing a commendable third-place finish at the 2022 CAF Women’s Champions League held in Morocco.
The playoff is structured in a round-robin format, ensuring that each participating team will engage in five exhilarating matches as they contend for the prestigious title.
The triumphant team will earn the opportunity to represent Nigeria in the upcoming season of the CAF Women’s Champions League.