Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has officially announced Port Harcourt as the host city for the 2026 NWFL Premiership Super Six finals.
The six-team season-ending playoffs will be staged in the Garden City for the first time ever.
The title-deciding championship will take place from Friday, 5 June to Sunday, 14 June 2026.
Nigeria’s top six women’s football clubs will compete for glory in the championship.
NWFL Defends Choice Of Port Harcourt
NWFL Chief Operating Officer Modupe Shabi defended the choice of host city.
“On behalf of the management of the NWFL, we are delighted to announce Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as host of the 2026 NWFL Premiership Super Six Finals.
“The Rivers State Government has consistently demonstrated strong support for women’s football and successfully hosted our Annual General Assembly last October. We are excited to return with our flagship competition as part of our commitment to expanding elite women’s football across Nigeria.”
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Top Teams Ready For Action
The country’s top-flight women’s football competition will feature the top three teams from Group A and Group B of the regular season competing in a round-robin format, with each club playing five matches over nine days.
Qualified teams for the 2026 NWFL Premiership Super Six include title-holders Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens, Rivers Angels, Robo Queens, Nasarawa Amazons, and debutants Abia Angels.
The NWFL Premiership has produced different champions across the last five editions – Rivers Angels (2021), title holders Bayelsa Queens (2022 and 2025), Delta Queens (2023), and Edo Queens (2024), setting the stage for another fiercely contested title race.
Clubs Must Adhere To Rules
Continuing, Shabi emphasized the importance of compliance and professionalism from participating clubs ahead of the championship tournament.
“The Super Six remains the pinnacle of the NWFL Premiership season, and we are confident the fans in Rivers State will create another memorable atmosphere for players, officials, partners, and supporters.
“We also urge all qualified clubs to adhere strictly to all competition regulations, schedules, and directives that will be communicated subsequently by the League. Once again, congratulations to the participating teams, and we wish them a successful outing at the Super Six.”
The Super Six will once again determine Nigeria’s league champions as well as the country’s representative at the WAFU-B qualifiers for a place in the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League, and ultimately, the 2027 FIFA Women’s Club Championship.
