Four Teams Earn Promotion to Nigeria Women’s Football League Championship

The Nigeria Women’s Football League Championship will welcome four new sides next season as Rangers Women FC, C2E Sports Academy, Rosaria Victrix, and Solo Wonders sealed their promotion after an exciting campaign filled with determination, grit, and pure football passion.

Rangers Women FC confirmed their ticket with a narrow but decisive 1–0 victory over Plateau Queens in their final group match — a win that marked a remarkable chapter in the club’s journey into women’s football prominence.

C2E Sports Academy, known for their youthful flair and disciplined play, edged past Osklean Ladies to clinch their own promotion spot, while Solo Wonders delivered the biggest statement of the tournament with a stunning 8–0 demolition of Sporting Angels — a result that sent shockwaves across the field.

Meanwhile, Rosaria Victrix played out a goalless draw with Alexander Queens to finish top of their group and secure their well-deserved place in next season’s Championship.

Interestingly, Rangers Women, Solo Wonders, and Rosaria Victrix will all be making their maiden appearance in the Championship — a testament to how rapidly women’s football in Nigeria is expanding and embracing new contenders.

💭 Opinion: The Rise of New Queens in Nigerian Women’s Football

There’s something beautiful about watching new teams climb the ladder — especially in women’s football, where passion often outweighs resources. The promotion of Rangers Women, Solo Wonders, Rosaria Victrix, and C2E Sports Academy signals not just growth but renewal for the women’s game in Nigeria.

These are clubs that may not yet boast the fame or facilities of the top-flight sides, but they carry something even stronger — ambition, hunger, and heart. Their success reminds us that football is not only about established names but also about new dreams rising from the grassroots.

As they step into the Championship next season, these teams will carry the hopes of many young girls who now see that the path to recognition is real and achievable. Women’s football in Nigeria is no longer on the sidelines — it’s marching boldly to the center stage, and these new entrants are proof that the game’s future is bright, fierce, and full of possibility.