Nigeria Women Football League Explained

The Nigeria Women Football League is the body responsible for organization the top three tiers of women's association football in Nigeria. They organize the NWFL Premiership, NWFL Championship and NWFL Nationwide leagues. Historically, the Nigeria Football Federation appoints the executive board for the NWFL.

History

Since its inception, women's football in Nigeria was usually governed as a department of the NFF empowered to administer the leagues. Executive members and leaders of such committees included Gina Yesibo, Bola Ngozi Jegede and Haijia Omidiran. However, the Nigeria Women Football League was inaugurated as an institution capable of running its affairs using a more independent approach. Dilichukwu Onyedinma was appointed as the first chairperson of the body.

Previous chairpersons

• Dilichukwu Onyedinma^{[1] [2]} (???? to January 2017)^[3]
• Aisha Falode^[4] (January 2017 to July 2023)^[5]
• Nkechi Obi^[6] (July 2023 to present)^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dilichukwu Makes Plea for improve incentives and sponsorship of Nwfl . May 2017 .
2. Web site: Ex-NWFL boss, Onyedinma, bemoans lapses in women football administration . 19 July 2022 .
3. Web site: Aisha Falode pushing the boundaries in NWFL .
4. Web site: NWFL should get part of World Cup money . 16 February 2020 .
5. Web site: Aisha Falode must set an example . 21 July 2017 .
6. Web site: Nkechi Obi prepares to discuss the future of the NWFL with stakeholders . 18 July 2023 .
7. Web site: NFF inaugurates League boards .