By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News
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 at the Enyimba Stadium, 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 lead 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 for the remainder of the match to secure the trophy.
The result also confirmed promotion for both finalists, as C2E Sports Academy and Obosa Queens FA earned places in the NWFL Championship for the 2026/2027 season.
NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi, described the successful staging of the competition as another milestone in the development of women’s football in Nigeria.
Shabi commended the participating clubs and stakeholders, while expressing appreciation to the Abia State Government and the state’s Football Association for their support and hospitality throughout the tournament.
“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,” she said.
Reflecting on the 2025/2026 season, Shabi also commended clubs, players, coaches, match officials, medical teams, volunteers, media organizations and partners for their contributions to the Premiership, Championship and Nationwide competitions.
“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 added.
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.
