The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has announced Port Harcourt as the host city for the 2026 NWFL Premiership Super Six Finals.
In a statement by Sam Ahmadu, This will be the first time ever the six-team season-ending playoffs will be staged in Rivers begining from June 5 to June 14.
Speaking on the choice of host city, NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi, noted that the state government has always supported women’s football in the country.
“The Rivers 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
“The Super Six remains the pinnacle of the NWFL Premiership season, and we are confident the fans in Rivers 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,” Shabi noted.
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.
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.
Meanwhile, the league 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.
The tourney will once again determine Nigeria’s league champions as well as the country’s representative at the WAFU-B qualifiers.