Nigerian Women Football League Unveil Digital Portal To Curb Age Fraud, Boost Governance

The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has introduced a mandatory digital portal for player registration and club licensing ahead of the 2025/26 Premiership season, marking a major shift toward full digitisation of its administrative processes.

The announcement was issued by NWFL Media Director Samuel Ahmadu, who described the initiative as part of the league’s broader reforms aimed at improving operational efficiency and strengthening regulatory compliance.

NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi, said the digital platform represents a significant upgrade to the league’s governance framework.

“This platform is designed to eliminate manual delays, minimise documentation errors, and provide real-time oversight of all registration activities,” Shabi stated. “It is an important step toward making the NWFL more efficient and globally competitive.”

She added that the system’s verification functions would help curb recurring infractions, including age falsification, dual registration, and irregular player movement.

“The system enables instant authentication of submitted documents. It strengthens integrity, ensures accountability, and aligns the league with international best practices,” she said.