OMOTAYO KOLAWOLE PETER
The 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership season officially kicks off on Wednesday, November 26, with 10 matches across two groups. 20 topflight clubs will battle for early momentum in a campaign expected to deliver high-stakes competition, debutante surprises, and renewed rivalries.
Defending champions Bayelsa Queens will host 2023/24 winners Edo Queens in a mouthwatering South-South derby at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa.
This fixture has rapidly become one of the league’s most anticipated matchups.
Historically, Bayelsa Queens hold a superior record, winning four of the last seven encounters, while Edo Queens have secured just one victory. Edo’s most recent 1–0 win during the 2025 Super Six is the only blemish on Bayelsa Queens’ perfect run last season. With both sides boasting experienced squads and national team players, the opening clash could set the tone for a season-long title battle.
Interestingly, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) last season, Janet Akerekomovei Seimenya is on ground to lead the champions against their opponents.
Seimenya, who recently scored six goals in the CAF Champions League in four games also recently played a huge role by scoring five goals for Nigeria at the just concluded 2025 WAFU U-20 championship in Benin Republic.
The 18-year-old gangling striker popularly known as female Ronaldo joined Bayelsa Queens in 2025 moving from her previous club, Nasarawa Amazons.
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