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Decline of Nigerian Football Worries Fans
~m-aG400The consistent decline in fortune of football in Nigeria, especially, the national teams has become a source of concern for football fans.
In recent times, Nigeria’s national teams, both at senior and youth levels have performed poorly in international competitions.
This, according to a football administrator in Rivers State, Mr Ibrahim Yusuf called for urgent action to check the trend.
Yusuf who is also the team manager of Socotherm FC, an amateur clubside in Rivers state said that the track record of the Super Eagles after 1994 to the present Shaibu Amodu coached period has not made Nigeria comfortable, saying that, Nigeria all over the world have faith when it comes to football and wish to see the best of a senior team, at least.
He continued that anytime the Super Eagles play, be it friendly or competitive match, enemies and friends are likely to come together to demonstrate that spirit of unity for the sake of our country.
“It is for this reason that Nigerian bleed from their hearts when they see the country’s football image being dragged in the mud, most especially in major competitions that have to do with pride and honour.
“Nigeria no doubt, has built herself a name in the comity of soccer nations in the world and this must not be lost in a blink of an eye,” he said.
The Socothem FC boss, noted that Nigerians are soccer crazy and given this nature of love for the country’s soccer team both old and young would want to hear the country’s name mentioned among the top teams that have upper hand in any competitions. Nigeria is involved in considering the country’s potentials to merit such top positions.
In a statement released by the league, the competition is scheduled to take place from Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 14, 2026, with six clubs set to battle for the league title at the end of the 2025/26 season.
NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi, said the choice of Port Harcourt reflects the Rivers State Government’s continued support for women’s football and its successful hosting of the league’s Annual General Assembly last year.
The Super Six tournament 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 competition include defending champions Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens, Rivers Angels, Robo Queens, Nasarawa Amazons, and debutants Abia Angels.
The NWFL Premiership has produced four different winners in the last five editions, with Rivers Angels winning in 2021, Bayelsa Queens claiming the title in 2022 and 2025, Delta Queens triumphing in 2023, and Edo Queens emerging champions in 2024.
The league also urged participating clubs to comply with all competition regulations and directives ahead of the championship. The Super Six will determine Nigeria’s representative for the WAFU-B qualifiers for a place at the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League and ultimately the 2027 FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.
Teams are expected to arrive on Friday, June 5, when the draw ceremony and pre-match meeting will also take place. Matchdays are scheduled for June 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14, with rest days in between before the tournament concludes with the trophy presentation ceremony.
