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The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has announced that the only officially sanctioned award for the 2024/2025 season is the ₦200,000 Best Goalkeeper of the Season prize, sponsored by the Judith Chime Foundation.

This award will be presented at the end of the NWFL Premiership Super Six tournament, currently underway from May 9 to 17, 2025, at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State.

Following the submission and review of a proposal from the Judith Chime Foundation, the league management gave approval for only this award in line with its operational protocols and drive for professionalism.

In an official statement, NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Modupe Shabi, praised the Foundation for its commitment to supporting women’s football, while also reaffirming the league’s regulatory guidelines.

“We are grateful to the Judith Chime Foundation for recognizing and rewarding excellence among our goalkeepers. At the same time, it is important to clarify that this is the only officially approved award for the season,” Shabi said.

She also applauded Judith Chime, a former Super Falcons goalkeeper, for her ongoing contributions to the development of the women’s game in Nigeria.

“Judith Chime continues to be a strong advocate for women’s football. This initiative by her Foundation aligns with our shared mission to celebrate skill and dedication in the league,” she added.

Shabi further emphasized that, apart from the approved goalkeeper prize, no other financial or material rewards have been endorsed for the current season.

“This approach is essential for maintaining the integrity and commercial value of the NWFL, especially as we welcome increasing interest from sponsors and partners,” she noted.

The NWFL reiterated its openness to transparent and well-structured collaborations that support its long-term vision of strengthening professional women’s football in the country.

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