The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has taken strict action against Osun Babes following breaches of league regulations that led to the cancellation of their 2025/2026 Premiership fixture against FC Robo Queens in Lagos.
The scheduled match on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, at Onikan Stadium, Lagos, could not go ahead because Osun ladies, the away team, did not provide an alternative kit with clearly printed player names and numbers despite a confirmed colour clash with the home side, Footballrover reports.
Osun Babes hit with hefty NWFL sanction after Lagos match controversy
In line with NWFL regulations, match officials awarded a walkover to FC Robo Queens.
The League confirmed that Osun Babes’ actions violated Article 10.3 of the NWFL Regulatory Framework, which requires away teams to use their second-choice colours to resolve clashes.
Additionally, Article 10.5 mandates that away clubs must wear alternative kits if the home team is in their registered first-choice colours.
Their failure to fulfil the fixture without acceptable justification also broke Article 14.7.
₦2.5 million fine show NWFL’s commitment to discipline
In response to the breaches, the Osun side was fined ₦1,000,000 for the jersey violation and ₦1,500,000 for failing to complete the fixture, totaling ₦2,500,000. Commenting on the sanctions, NWFL Chief Operating Officer 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 statement reads.
FC Robo
The League reiterated its focus on fair play, discipline, and the proper conduct of matches, reminding all Premiership clubs of their duty to follow operational rules and avoid similar sanctions in the future.
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Last Updated on February 19, 2026 11:16 am by footballrover
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