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Nigeria’s Super Eagles Are Adequately Set, Says Eguavoen
Head Coach of Nigeria National Team, Austin Eguaveon, has reaffirmed the readiness of the Super Eagles for the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff clash with the Black Stars of Ghana expected to hold today, at the Baba Yaro Stadium, Kumasi, Ghana.
His experience of men’s football is majestic with more than 20 years as manager. Previously led Nigeria to a third-place finish at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2006, Eguavoen is retained as the head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles.
Tidesports source reports that ahead the World Cup Playoff, Qatar 2022, former Nigeria international, who captained the Super Eagles to AFCON on success in 1994 spoke about what he thinks of leading the Super Eagles again, and have his opponent which is none other than West African archrivals Ghana.
When asked how he felt, being in charge of the team before, and being coach of Nigeria again, after his exploits in 2006, Eguavoen said, If you have an opportunity to coach any national team in the world you’ll definitely be happy, to talk more about the Nigeria senior national team. So I am happy about this opportunity and grateful to the Nigeria Football Federation and the sports minister for their confidence in me to coach this great team.
I just want to focus on the future rather dwelling in the past, which Cameroon’s AFCON tournament was one. We anticipated a great outcome but due to the pressure, after the first three wins we dropped out. However, the boys definitely put up a very beautiful performance at the AFCON and everyone was happy. With that, I know there are criticisms but my being saddled with this responsibility again attest to the fact that they are happy with their performances at the AFCON.
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.
