By Gracious Akujobi Chairman of the Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL), Dilichukwu Onyedinma has announced that Lokoja, Koji state capital will host the 2013 General congress of the league body.
Onyedinma made this known at the weekend in Abuja, saying the congress will take place on Saturday February 1.
She said “We are expecting all our congressmen and women to arrive Lokoja on 31st January. The General Congress will be followed by the draws of the 2014 Women Premier League.
“We would also play the Champion of Champions match between the Delta Queens of Asaba and Rivers Angles of Port Harcourt.
“As you are aware, both teams won the Group A and B of the 2013 League. This is to determine the overall champion of the 2013 League”.
According to her, “At the close of registration on 31st December, ten clubs have registered fully, while the two that could not meet up the deadline, would have to join the professional cadre, with their places taken over by other willing clubs, who are capable of meeting up with the demands of playing in the Premier League.
“I also want to inform Nigerians that arrangements have been concluded with a national television station to be picking at least one Premier League match live every weekend, with the highlights of other matches been shown later that same week.
“We are very grateful to the Executive Governor of Kogi State Captain Wada for his support in ensuring that the Congress holds in his State. We also thank him for ensuring that Confluence Queens remains among the best in the country”.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Committee member says the Premier League will begin on 15th February. She says a star match to formally herald the Women Premier league in the country will be played in Abuja.
Also, pre-season seminar will be organized for all club officials who will play in the elite league. An award night where players and officials who excelled at the last football season would be recognized as some individual that have contributed positively to the development of women football in the country will also be recognized and appreciated.
Onyedinma is however optimistic that the 2014 premier league season would herald a new era for Nigeria women football league
