NWFL promotion: Falode, Abuja SWAN felicitate with Ratels

The chairperson of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWPL), Aisha Falode, has again congratulated Naija Ratels after gaining promotion to top flight women football and ultimately winning the just concluded championship.

Falode, an executive board member of the Nigeria Football Federation  personally spoke to the Proprietor of Naija Ratels, Barr. Paul Edeh, on Wednesday via a phone call from the United States of America.

While acknowledging exceptional display of the team, the number one women football administrator in the country commended the Benue-based women club for their doggedness and team spirit.

Responding, Barr. Edeh appreciated Aisha Falode-led NWFL for ensuring quality league organisation and leadership at all times.

The Naija Ratels Chief Executive Officer however, assured of his team’s readiness to abide by the rules and regulations guiding participation at the Nigeria’s women apex football league.

“We are very honoured to hear from you, and most excited to gain promotion to the top flight.

“I assure you of our continuous loyalty and support as a Club to the NWFL Board led by you and pledge our commitment to honour our obligations to the league body,” Barr. Edeh said.

Just Falode, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) FCT chapter has also rolled out drums to celebrate Naija Ratels.

SWAN FCT chairman Comrade Ndubueze Chidoka in a congratulatory message to the proprietor Barr. Paul Edeh expressed optimism that the Abuja-based side has what it takes to compete at the highest level.

Chidoka also hailed the coaching crew and players for their commitment over the years and urged them to sustain the tempo.

“We as sports writers are glad to see that a female team from FCT will now be part of those that will square it up at the apex league level.

“This is a team we have followed and know how they gradually developed to this level. Congratulations to the founder, coaches and players of the team. We are so delighted to see the team performing very well.

“This shows that hardwork and dedication pay off. It’s is our belief that the team will further replicate similar successful feat in the ongoing national Federation Cup,” the SWAN chairman said.

Naija Ratels were unbeaten throughout the NWFL Championship where they finished top with 10 points.