NWFL Announces Port Harcourt as Host of the Super Six Tournament

The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has officially confirmed that Port Harcourt will host the 2026 NWFL Premiership Super Six finals.

The six‑team, season‑ending playoffs will take place in the Garden City for the first time ever.

The championship will run from Friday, 5 June to Sunday, 14 June 2026.

The country’s top six women’s football clubs will compete for the title.

NWFL Defends Choice Of Port Harcourt

NWFL Chief Operating Officer Modupe Shabi defended the selection of the 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,” Shabi said. “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. Each club will play five matches over nine days.

Qualified teams for the 2026 NWFL Premiership Super Six are title‑holders Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens, Rivers Angels, Robo Queens, Nasarawa Amazons, and debutants Abia Angels.

Over the last five editions, the NWFL Premiership has crowned different champions: Rivers Angels (2021), 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

Shabi emphasized the importance of compliance and professionalism from participating clubs ahead of the 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,” she said. “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.