The 2022–23 NWFL Premiership was the 33rd season of Nigeria's top flight women's football league and the third season since its rebranding. The regular season commenced 30 November 2022 and ended 19 April 2023 with the playoffs taking place from 6 to 11 June 2023.[1][2]
| Season | 2022–23 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 30 November 2022–19 April 2023 (Regular season) 6–11 June 2023 (Playoffs) |
| Champions | Delta Queens (6th title) |
| Promoted | |
| Relegated |
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| CAF Women's Champions League | Delta Queens |
| Matches played | 92 |
| Goals scored | 187 (2.03 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Mercy Omokwu (9 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Robo Queens 7–1 Ibom Angels (5 April 2023) |
| Highest scoring | Robo Queens 7–1 Ibom Angels (5 April 2023) |
← 2021–22 2023–24 →
All statistics correct as of 11 June 2023. | |
Like the previous season, it is an abridged league with two groups of 7 teams, after which is followed by a Super six play-off tournament for the top three teams in each group.
Heartland Queens and Ibom Angels were promoted from the NWFL Championship replacing Sunshine Queens and Pelican Stars who were relegated the previous season.
Alongside Osun Babes, Ibom Angels failed to retain their place and returned to the Championship.[3]
On 11 June, Delta Queens defeated defending champions Bayelsa Queens at the super six final to claim their sixth title and earn the right to play at the 2023 CAF Women's Champions League.[4]
Clubs edit
Regular season edit
Group A edit
Table edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delta Queens | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 5 | +14 | 26 | Play-offs |
| 2 | Bayelsa Queens | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 5 | +13 | 25 | |
| 3 | Rivers Angels | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 18 | |
| 4 | Naija Ratels | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 11 | −1 | 13 | |
| 5 | Heartland Queens | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 13 | −7 | 12 | |
| 6 | Royal Queens | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 12 | −8 | 10 | |
| 7 | Osun Babes | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 18 | −12 | 8 | Relegated |
Results edit
Group B edit
Table edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edo Queens | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 24 | 10 | +14 | 25 | Play-offs |
| 2 | Robo Queens | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 11 | +13 | 22 | |
| 3 | Confluence Queens | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 21 | |
| 4 | Nasarawa Amazons | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 10 | +9 | 20 | |
| 5 | Adamawa Queens | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 18 | −11 | 14 | |
| 6 | Abia Angels | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 12 | −5 | 11 | |
| 7 | Ibom Angels | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 26 | −20 | 7 | Relegated |
Results edit
Play-offs edit
The Super six playoffs was played between 6-11 June 2023 in two groups of three teams. The top teams from both groups played a final match to decide the champion who also earns the right to play at the 2023 CAF Women's Champions League regional qualifying stage.[2]All matches were played at Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.
Group A edit
Updated to match(es) played on 7 June 2023. Source: TheNWFL
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Group B edit
Updated to match(es) played on 7 June 2023. Source: TheNWFL
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Third place match edit
| 11 June 2023 | Rivers Angels | 2–0 | Confluence Queens | Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba |
| 12:00 (UTC+1) | Okwuchukwu  61'Oghenebrume 68' |
Final edit
Winner is the champion and qualifies for the 2023 CAF Women's Champions League.
| 11 June 2023 | Delta Queens | 2–1 | Bayelsa Queens | Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba |
| 16:00 (UTC+1) | Agoh 67', 86' |
Report | Henry 14' (o.g.) |
Top scorers edit
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mercy Omokwu
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Delta Queens | 9 |
| 2 | Chinaza Agoh
|
8 | |
| 3 | Okah Adaobi
|
Edo Queens/Rivers Angels | 6 |
| Sabastine Flourish
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Bayelsa Queens | ||
| Agams Nkechi
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Abia Angels | ||
| Ijamilusi Folashade
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Robo Queens | ||
| 7 | Aweda Titilayo
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Nasarawa Amazons | 5 |
| Chioma Moses
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Confluence Queens/Edo Queens | ||
| Osigwe Chukuwuamaka
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Confluence Queens |
Season's awards edit
References edit
- ^ "NWFL Premiership 2022/2023 to kickoff on November 30th 2022". Echonews Nigeria Community News. 2022-11-25.
- ^ a b "NWFL confirms new Premiership Super 6 start date – The NWFL". 2023-06-01.
- ^ "Osun, Ibom Angels relegated as NWFL season ends". Punch Newspapers. 2023-04-20.
- ^ "Delta Queens emerge champions of NWFL dethrone Bayelsa Queens". The Guardian. 2023-06-11.