Plateau United Queens, Afunkoyo Babes Impress as Inaugural NAWFA League Kicks Off in Jos

Plateau United Queens, Afunkoyo Babes Impress as Inaugural NAWFA League Kicks Off in Jos

The Northern Amateur Women Football Association (NAWFA) kicked off its maiden league season on Monday in Jos, Plateau State, with dominant performances from Plateau United Queens, Afunkoyo Babes, and SIK Paragon FC.

The opening round of matches, following Sunday’s official draw ceremony, marked a historic step in the development of grassroots women’s football in Northern Nigeria. Ten teams were drawn into two groups of five ahead of the weeklong competition.

Plateau United Queens made a strong statement on home turf with a commanding 10–0 victory over Zango Queens of Kaduna. Afunkoyo Babes of Taraba also impressed with a 3–0 triumph over Blessed KA, while Jos-based SIK Paragon FC defeated fellow locals Jazzy Damsels Stars 2–0. Bwaraune Babes of Adamawa edged Jewel Queens of Gombe 1–0 in a tightly contested encounter.

NAWFA Interim Chairman, Moses Bako, described the league's commencement as a major milestone, thanking the Plateau State government for hosting the historic edition and commending the Plateau State Football Association for facilitating the arrangement.

“We’re thrilled to see the league finally come alive. The energy, passion, and talent we witnessed so far reaffirm why this initiative matters,” Bako stated.

“We’re grateful to the Plateau State government for graciously accepting to host this historic first edition, and we deeply appreciate the Plateau State FA for their pivotal role in making it happen,” he added.

“This league is more than a competition—it is a platform to discover, nurture, and showcase the incredible female football talent scattered across the North. We are just getting started, and the future is bright.”

Upcoming Fixtures 

Action resumes on Tuesday with SIK Paragon facing Jazzy Damsels at 8:00 a.m., followed by Bwaraune Babes versus Jewel Queens at 9:30 a.m. Blessed KA will meet Afunkoyo Babes at 3:00 p.m., while hosts Plateau United Queens take on Zango Queens at 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s schedule will see Jewel Queens play Zango Queens at 8:00 a.m., Bwaraune Babes battle Jaba Queens at 9:30 a.m., Afunkoyo face Joe Kay at 3:00 p.m., and Blessed KA go up against Jazzy Damsels at 4:30 p.m.

Thursday matches include Bwaraune Babes against Plateau United Queens at 8:00 a.m., Jaba Queens versus Jewel Queens at 9:30 a.m., Jazzy Damsels against Afunkoyo at 3:00 p.m., and Joe Kay versus SIK Paragon at 4:30 p.m.

The group stage also continues on Friday with Plateau Queens versus Jaba Queens at 8:00 a.m., Zango versus Bwaraune Babes at 9:30 a.m., Joe Kay against Jazzy Damsels at 3:00 p.m., and SIK Paragon taking on Blessed KA at 4:30 p.m.