Ibadan City to Host Maiden Queens Cup

Posted : 30 October 2025

Ibadan will host the inaugural Queens Cup from 3–9 November 2025, featuring ten NWFL clubs.

The inaugural edition of the Queens Cup, a Southwest preseason tournament, is set to take place in Ibadan from Monday, 3rd November to Sunday, 9th November 2025.

The elite preseason competition, powered by Assamokee International, will feature ten Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) clubs, including six Premiership teams and four from the Championship.

Supported by the Oyo State Government and officially endorsed by the NWFL, the tournament is more than just a warm-up for the 2025/26 season. It is a prestigious initiative aimed at developing women’s football in Nigeria.

Founder of Assamokee International, AbdulRahmon Abolore, emphasized that the tournament’s core objective is to elevate the standard of the game through strategic competition and detailed feedback.

Addressing the rigorous schedule, which pits top teams against each other over an intense eight-day period, Abolore defended the format, describing it as essential for achieving peak readiness before the official league season begins.

"The Queens Cup is not just a tournament; it’s a launchpad. Every match at Lekan Salami Stadium will provide clubs with high-level competition, full match analysis, and the opportunity to nurture players to their best abilities ahead of the new season," Abolore said.

He added:

"Preseason isn’t about results; it’s about readiness. Our teams will face different styles—possession, counter-attack, high press—in just eight days. That intensity sharpens tactics, builds fitness, and exposes weaknesses before the NWFL Premiership kicks off. We’re giving coaches the perfect stress test."

Abolore also highlighted the platform the tournament offers for emerging talent, noting the inclusion of new signings and hidden gems discovered in open trials.

Reflecting on the symbolic significance of hosting the event at Lekan Salami Stadium, one of Nigeria’s premier football venues, Abolore said:

"Ibadan is the new heartbeat of women's football. Hosting the Queens Cup here sends a message: the women’s game belongs in our biggest stadiums, not the back fields. With Oyo State Government support and NWFL endorsement, we’re planting a flag. Next year, we go bigger."

The maiden edition of the Queens Cup Southwest Preseason Tourney will feature Pacesetter Queens, FC Robo Queens, Dannaz Ladies, Remo Stars Ladies, Osun Babes, Castmog Ladies, Unification Ladies, Wazbak Queens, Chosen Generation, and DreamStar Ladies.

Ibadan City to Host Maiden Queens Cup

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