Sunshine Queens FC of Akure have secured their return to Nigeria’s elite women’s football league, the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership.
The Owena Mermaids are already stepping up preparations ahead of the new season, with the team intensifying training and featuring in a series of pre-season friendly matches.
The friendlies are aimed at improving match fitness, strengthening team chemistry, sharpening tactical understanding and preparing the players for the demands of the NWFL Premiership.
The return of the 2015 Nigeria Federation Cup champions was confirmed by a top management official of the Ondo State Football Agency, ODSFA, as well as through the club’s official Facebook page.
The development comes after a period of hard work and determination by the team, with the players and technical crew focused on making a strong return to the top flight.
Details of the club’s recruitment of players and members of the technical crew will be announced once officially confirmed.
Credit to Isaac Afolabi