Top NWFL Clubs gear up as Ibadan hosts inaugural Queens Cup Preseason Tournament

The city of Ibadan is set to welcome some of Nigeria’s finest women’s football clubs as ten teams battle for glory in the maiden edition of the Queens Cup, a Southwest Preseason Tournament scheduled to hold from Monday, November 3 to Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba.

The elite preseason event, powered by Assamokee International, supported by the Oyo State Government, and officially endorsed by the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), will feature six Premiership sides and four Championship teams in what promises to be a competitive curtain-raiser for the 2025/26 NWFL season.

Among the participating clubs are Pacesetter Queens, FC Robo Queens, Dannaz Ladies, Remo Stars Ladies, Osun Babes, Castmog Ladies, Unification Ladies, Wazbak Queens, Chosen Generation, and DreamStar Ladies.

Teams Set for High-Intensity Preseason Challenge

The participating teams see the tournament as a vital test ahead of the new season, one that will expose their tactical depth, fitness levels, and new signings to competitive match play.

Pacesetter Queens, who have made headlines with their new additions during the transfer window, will relish the opportunity to showcase their recruits before their home fans in Ibadan.

Similarly, FC Robo Queens and Remo Stars Ladies, known for their attacking flair, are expected to bring top-quality football to the tournament.

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Osun Babes and Dannaz Ladies will use the competition to fine-tune their squads after active off-season preparations, while Championship sides like Unification Ladies and Castmog Ladies are eager to prove they can compete against Premiership giants.

A Platform for Readiness and Discovery

Founder of Assamokee International, Dr. AbdulRahmon Abolore, said the tournament was designed to elevate the standard of women’s football by providing teams with elite-level preseason exposure.

“The Queens Cup is not just a tournament, it’s a launchpad,” Abolore said. “Every match will test clubs’ tactical discipline and conditioning. This intensity helps coaches build match-ready squads before the NWFL Premiership begins.”

He added that the competition would also serve as a talent discovery platform, spotlighting young players and new signings who could emerge as future stars of Nigerian women’s football.

Abolore described Ibadan as the ideal location for the Queens Cup, noting that staging the tournament at the Lekan Salami Stadium reinforces the belief that women’s football deserves a place in Nigeria’s biggest arenas.

“Ibadan is the new heartbeat of women’s football,” he said. “Hosting the Queens Cup here sends a message, the women’s game belongs on the biggest stages. With Oyo State Government support and NWFL endorsement, we’re setting the standard for what’s to come.”

As excitement builds across the Southwest, the participating clubs are fine-tuning preparations for what promises to be a thrilling week of football.