As the countdown to the 2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Championship gathers momentum, Director of Unification FC, Oyekan Oluwatobi, has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to compete for promotion despite being drawn in one of the tournament’s most competitive groups.
Unification FC will face Rangers Women FC, Fortress Ladies FC, and Wazbak Int’l Sports Academy in Group C, where only one team will progress to the promotion playoffs. The championship is scheduled to hold in Calabar from July 9 to 16.
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Speaking exclusively with Sports247, Oluwatobi said the club is approaching the competition with optimism and a strong sporting spirit.
“We definitely share a positive mindset to scale through in the spirit of sportsmanship, in a free and fair arena,” he said.
With just one promotion playoff ticket available, every point will be crucial, but the club director maintained that Unification FC remains focused on giving its best throughout the competition.
Reflecting on the club’s ambitions, Oluwatobi acknowledged that while promotion remains the target, success should also be measured by the team’s continued development.
“Disappointment varies because it might occur due to circumstances or by other people, but growth is key, especially when it is visible,” he explained.
He attributed the club’s steady rise to a deliberate long-term strategy aimed at developing players both on and off the pitch.
“Our consistency at national, state, and divisional levels from inception to the present is a testament to our intentional effort towards growth and sustainability. We formulated a ‘Grow Together Plan’ that strategically enhances the development of the girls on and off the field, thereby projecting both the players and the club on the state, national, and international stage.”
Oluwatobi also called on the club’s supporters, stakeholders, and football enthusiasts to continue believing in the team’s vision.
“We want our players, fans, supporters, and stakeholders to keep the hope alive about a rewarding future.”
According to him, promotion to the NWFL Premiership would extend beyond sporting success, creating new opportunities for investment and the continued development of women’s football in Nigeria.
“Our advancement would further open channels for local and foreign investors, sponsors, and partners—not just for Unification FC but for the entire Nigerian women’s football space.”
With kickoff set for July 11 in Calabar, Unification FC will be aiming to transform years of steady growth into a historic promotion to the NWFL Premiership, further cementing its place among Nigeria’s emerging forces in women’s football.
