C2E Sports Academy emerged champions of the 2026 Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Nationwide after defeating Obosa Queens FA 2-1 in a keenly contested final at the Enyimba Stadium, Aba on Sunday.

The victory brought the curtain down on the 2025/2026 NWFL season and completed the League’s three-tier calendar, following the earlier conclusion of the Premiership and Championship campaigns.

The Nationwide competition, which ran from August 16 to 23, 2026 at the Enyimba Stadium, featured 12 ambitious clubs competing for promotion and provided a platform for emerging female footballers to showcase their talent and compete at a higher level.

C2E Sports Academy took control of the final through Agnes Ohuche, who opened the scoring in the 11th minute before Nina Ude doubled the advantage in the 30th minute.

Obosa Queens FA responded immediately after the restart, with Saidat Idowu reducing the deficit in the 47th minute. C2E, however, held firm for the remainder of the contest to secure the trophy.

The result also confirmed promotion for both finalists, with C2E Sports Academy and Obosa Queens FA earning places in the NWFL Championship for the next season.

The NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi, described the successful staging of the competition as another important milestone in the development of women’s football in Nigeria, while commending the participating clubs and other stakeholders.

She expressed particular appreciation to the Abia State Government for its support in hosting the tournament in Aba.

“We are delighted with the success of the NWFL Nationwide 2026. The competition has shown that there is enormous talent across the country and that, with the right structure and opportunities, these young women can develop into the stars of tomorrow,” Shabi said.

“I would like to sincerely appreciate the Abia State Government and its Football Association for the tremendous support and hospitality extended to the NWFL, the participating clubs and everyone involved in the championship. Hosting a competition of this magnitude requires strong institutional support, and Abia State demonstrated that commitment,” she added.

Reflecting on the 2025/2026 season, Shabi commended clubs, players, coaches, match officials, medical teams, volunteers, media organisations and partners for their contributions to the Premiership, Championship and Nationwide competitions.

“It has been a long and demanding season, but together we have continued to strengthen the structure and pathway for women’s football in Nigeria,” she said.

The NWFL also congratulated C2E Sports Academy on their championship victory and Obosa Queens FA on their impressive campaign, while welcoming both clubs to the Championship level.