2026 NWFL Premiership Super Six: Everything You Need to Know as Port Harcourt Hosts Historic Finals

Port Harcourt to Host Historic Finals

The Nigeria Women Football League has announced Port Harcourt as the host city for the 2026 NWFL Premiership Super Six Finals. It will be the first time the season-ending playoffs will be staged in the Rivers State capital, bringing Nigeria’s top women’s clubs to the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium.

Dates and Venue

The competition will run from June 5 to June 14, 2026. All matches will be played at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium over nine days, with six clubs competing for the league crown.

Tournament Format

The Super Six will use a round-robin format. The top three teams from Groups A and B of the regular season qualify. Each team will play five matches during the 10-day event, with rest days scheduled between matchdays to allow for recovery.

Participating Teams

Defending champions Bayelsa Queens headline the lineup. They will be joined by Edo Queens, Rivers Angels, Robo Queens, Nasarawa Amazons, and debutants Abia Angels. The mix of established powerhouses and a first-time qualifier sets up a competitive finale.

Tournament History

The NWFL Premiership has seen parity in recent years, with four different champions in the last five seasons. Rivers Angels won the title in 2021. Bayelsa Queens lifted the trophy in 2022 and again in 2025. Delta Queens emerged champions in 2023, while Edo Queens claimed the crown in 2024.

What’s at Stake

More than the domestic title is on the line. The Super Six winner will represent Nigeria at the WAFU-B qualifiers. Success there secures a place in the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League and puts the club in contention for the inaugural 2027 FIFA Women’s Club Championship.

Official Programme of Activities

1. June 5: Arrival of teams, official draw, and pre-match technical meeting  

2. June 6: Matchday One  

3. June 7: Rest Day  

4. June 8: Matchday Two  

5. June 9: Rest Day  

6. June 10: Matchday Three  

7. June 11: Rest Day  

8. June 12: Matchday Four  

9. June 13: Rest Day  

10. June 14: Matchday Five and trophy presentation  

With Port Harcourt hosting for the first time and continental qualification at stake, the 2026 Super Six is shaping up as a landmark edition for women’s football in Nigeria.

Written by Charles Mayuku