2022–23 NWFL Premiership
The 2022–23 NWFL Premiership was the 33rd season of Nigeria's top flight women's football league and the third season since its rebranding. The regular season commenced 30 November 2022 and ended 19 April 2023 with the playoffs taking place from 6 to 11 June 2023.
| Season | 2022–23 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 30 November 2022–19 April 2023 (Regular season) 6–11 June 2023 (Playoffs) |
| Champions | Delta Queens (6th title) |
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| Relegated |
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| CAF Women's Champions League | Delta Queens |
| Matches played | 92 |
| Goals scored | 187 (2.03 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Mercy Omokwu (9 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Robo Queens 7–1 Ibom Angels (5 April 2023) |
| Highest scoring | Robo Queens 7–1 Ibom Angels (5 April 2023) |
← 2021–22 2023–24 →
All statistics correct as of 11 June 2023. | |
Like the previous season, it is an abridged league with two groups of 7 teams, after which is followed by a Super six play-off tournament for the top three teams in each group.
Heartland Queens and Ibom Angels were promoted from the NWFL Championship replacing Sunshine Queens and Pelican Stars who were relegated the previous season.
Alongside Osun Babes, Ibom Angels failed to retain their place and returned to the Championship.
On 11 June, Delta Queens defeated defending champions Bayelsa Queens at the super six final to claim their sixth title and earn the right to play at the 2023 CAF Women's Champions League.