C2E Sports Academy Crowned NWFL Nationwide Champions in Aba
Oru Leonard
C2E Sports Academy have emerged champions of the 2026 Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Nationwide after defeating Obosa Queens FA 2-1 in a keenly contested final at the Enyimba Stadium, Aba, on Sunday.
The victory brought the curtain down on the 2025/2026 NWFL season and completed the League’s three-tier calendar, following the earlier conclusion of the Premiership and Championship campaigns.
The Nationwide competition, which ran from August 16 to 23, featured 12 clubs competing for promotion while providing a platform for emerging female footballers to showcase their talents.
C2E Sports Academy took control of the final through Agnes Ohuche, who opened the scoring in the 11th minute, before Nina Ude doubled the advantage in the 30th minute.
Obosa Queens responded shortly after the restart, with Saidat Idowu reducing the deficit in the 47th minute. C2E Sports Academy, however, held firm to secure the championship trophy.
The result also saw both finalists gain promotion to the NWFL Championship for the 2026/2027 season.
Speaking on the successful conclusion of the competition, NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi, described the Nationwide championship as an important milestone in the continued development of women’s football in Nigeria.
According to her, the competition demonstrated the abundance of talent across the country and the importance of providing young female footballers with structured opportunities to develop.
“We are delighted with the success of the NWFL Nationwide 2026. The competition has shown that there is enormous talent across the country and that, with the right structure and opportunities, these young women can develop into the stars of tomorrow,” Shabi said.
She particularly commended the Abia State Government and the Abia State Football Association for their support and hospitality throughout the tournament.
“I would like to sincerely appreciate the Abia State Government and its Football Association for the tremendous support and hospitality extended to the NWFL, the participating clubs and everyone involved in the championship,” she added.
Shabi also commended the clubs, players, coaches, match officials, medical teams, volunteers, media organisations and partners for their contributions to the successful completion of the 2025/2026 season.
“It has been a long and demanding season, but together we have continued to strengthen the structure and pathway for women’s football in Nigeria,” she said.
The NWFL congratulated C2E Sports Academy on their championship triumph and Obosa Queens FA on their impressive campaign, while welcoming both clubs to the Championship level.
Credit: Samuel Ahmadu
Media Director,
Nigeria Women Football League
August 23, 2026
