NWFL Maintains Tough Stance As Premiership Clubs Race Against Registration Deadline
With barely days to the close of digital registration for the new Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership season, tension is building as several clubs struggle to meet mandatory licensing requirements, raising concerns about their readiness for a more professional, technology-driven era in women’s football.
The NWFL has issued a stern warning to clubs yet to finalise their digital documentation, insisting that the 22 November deadline remains non-negotiable, while the 26 November league kickoff stands firm.
According to the league body, Castmog Ladies, Osun Babes and Naija Ratels are among the teams lagging behind in completing the compulsory digital registration and club licensing procedures.
The process, now fully digital, is part of the league’s broader push to entrench transparency, improve administration, and strengthen professionalism across the women’s game.
NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi, emphasised that there would be no room for excuses, warning that clubs failing to comply risk sanctions—including relegation.
“The digital registration and licensing process is designed to ensure that every club meets the minimum professional standards required to compete,” she said.
“We expect full compliance before the 22 November deadline.
Any club that fails to meet these financial and administrative obligations will face the consequences. Our commitment is to run a credible, properly structured league.”
Reiterating its zero-tolerance stance, the NWFL assured stakeholders that all regulatory measures would be fully enforced to guarantee a seamless, transparent start to the 2025/2026 season and protect the integrity of the competition.
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