NWFL fines Osun Babes ₦2.5M after failing to provide alternative jerseys, awarding walkover to FC Robo Queens

The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has sanctioned Osun Babes FC following regulatory breaches that led to the cancellation of their 2025/2026 Premiership fixture against FC Robo Queens in Lagos.

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The match, scheduled for Wednesday, 18 February 2026, at Onikan Stadium, Lagos, was declared a walkover in favour of the home side after Osun Babes failed to provide an alternative set of jerseys despite a confirmed colour clash.

According to the NWFL, the club’s actions contravened multiple provisions of the league’s regulatory framework, including Article 10.3, which requires away teams to use second-choice colours in cases of kit clashes, and Article 10.5, mandating alternative colours when the home club is in its first-choice kit.

Failure to fulfil the fixture without acceptable justification also violated Article 14.7.

In line with these regulations, Osun Babes has been fined a total of ₦2,500,000.

This includes ₦1,000,000 for the jersey violation and ₦1,500,000 for not honouring the fixture.

Commenting on the decision, NWFL Chief Operating Officer Modupe Shabi emphasised the importance of compliance.

“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,” she said.

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The league reiterated its dedication to fair play, discipline, and the orderly conduct of matches, reminding all Premiership clubs of their responsibility to strictly adhere to operational rules to avoid similar sanctions in the future.