Four Teams Earn Historic Promotion To Nigeria Women’s Football League Championship

Published October 18, 2025 at 2:28 PM

Four clubs have earned promotion to the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Championship after an intense week of competition in the NWFL Nationwide qualifying series, which took place in Abuja from October 10 to 17, 2025.

Rangers Women FC, C2E Sports Academy, Rosaria Victrix, and Solo Wonders emerged as the standout teams, each securing their place in the championship following outstanding performances throughout the tournament.

Rangers Women FC booked their spot with a narrow 1-0 victory over Plateau Queens in their final group match on Friday, October 17.

Similarly, C2E Sports Academy sealed their promotion after defeating Osklean 2-0, a result that capped off a disciplined and consistent campaign.

Solo Wonders delivered the most dominant display of the series, thrashing Sporting Angels 8-0 in their final fixture — a performance that turned heads across the tournament.

Meanwhile, Rosaria Victrix clinched their qualification despite being held to a goalless draw by Alexander Queens, finishing top of their group on points.

This milestone marks the first-ever appearance in the NWFL Championship for Rangers Women, Solo Wonders, and Rosaria Victrix, who will now join C2E Sports Academy in competing among Nigeria’s elite women’s football clubs in the second tier next season.

Below are the complete results from the final round of matches in the qualification series: