The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has sanctioned Osun Babes FC following breaches of its regulatory framework that led to the non-commencement of their 2025/2026 NWFL Premiership fixture against FC Robo Queens in Lagos.
The match, scheduled for Wednesday, 18 February 2026, at Onikan Stadium, Lagos, could not proceed after Osun Babes, designated as the away team, failed to provide an alternative set of jerseys with clearly printed player names and numbers, despite a confirmed colour clash with the home side.
A statement signed by NWFL media director, Samuel Ahmadu, said the match officials subsequently declared a walkover in favour of FC Robo Queens, in line with NWFL regulations.
“The League determined that Osun Babes’ actions contravened Article 10.3 of the NWFL Regulatory Framework, which requires clubs to use their second-choice colours for away matches to resolve colour clashes.
“Additionally, Article 10.5 mandates that the away team must wear alternative colours if the home club is in its registered first-choice kit. The failure to honour the fixture without force majeure or an acceptable justification also violated Article 14.7.
“In accordance with these provisions, Osun Babes has been fined ₦1,000,000 (One Million Naira) for the jersey violation and ₦1,500,000 (One Million Five Hundred Thousand Naira) for failing to fulfil the fixture, bringing the total sanction to ₦2,500,000 (Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Naira Only).”
Commenting on the decision, NWFL’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) Modupe Shabi said: “The NWFL remains committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and compliance. Our regulations are clear, and all clubs are expected to meet their obligations fully. These measures are necessary to protect the integrity and credibility of the NWFL and are not punitive for their own sake.”
The NWFL reiterates its commitment to fair play, discipline, and the orderly conduct of matches, and reminds all Premiership clubs of their responsibility to strictly adhere to league rules and operational requirements to avoid future sanctions.
