Excitement surrounds the start of the 2025/26 women’s top-tier football competition, as the reigning titleholders from Bayelsa face off against last year’s champions from Edo at the Samson Siasia arena in Yenagoa this Wednesday. Fans in the region are eagerly awaiting what promises to be a fierce battle for supremacy.
Twenty premier teams will compete this season, divided into two clusters, where early performances could set the tone for championship ambitions.
In past showdowns, Bayelsa has frequently emerged on top, while Edo has only narrowly claimed a single win, highlighting the competitive history between the sides. Both squads feature seasoned players with international experience, ensuring a high-intensity contest.
The opening fixtures across the league offer plenty of intrigue. In one group, Adamawa will host Pacesetter as the newcomers aim to impress in their first season among the elite. Heartland meets Ekiti in a match expected to feature sharp tactics, while Naija Ratels travel to face Ibom Angels, with strategic maneuvering likely to dominate the pitch. Castmog’s game against Rivers has been removed from the schedule due to relegation, giving Rivers a week of rest.
In the second cluster, Nasarawa hosts Delta in Lafia, with both sides determined to start strongly. Confluence confronts Abia in Iyamho in a fixture likely to see fast-paced action. Sunshine and Robo will battle in Akure, and first-timers Ahudiyannem take on Remo Stars in Abiriba under the guidance of highly accredited coaches. Dannaz welcome Osun Babes in Lagos as both teams aim to gain an early advantage.
With emerging talent, renewed rivalries, and strategic improvements across teams and coaching staff, the new campaign is set to deliver nonstop drama from kickoff.
