NWFL Suspends Two Players Over Post-Match Clash in Ado-Ekiti
The Nigeria Women Football League has handed two-match bans to two players after a violent incident following a Premiership match in Ado Ekiti.
The punishment relates to events after the Matchday 15 game between Ekiti Queens and Pacesetter Queens on April 15, 2026, at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium. Ekiti Queens won the match 2-0, but the game ended on a bad note after a clash between Teslimot Balogun of Pacesetter Queens and Busari Suliyat of Ekiti Queens.
Reports say the incident happened immediately after the final whistle, with both players involved in violent and unsporting behaviour.
After reviewing the referee’s report, the match commissioner’s findings, and video evidence, the NWFL ruled that the actions of both players damaged the image of the game.
As a result, both players have been suspended for two matches, starting from Matchday 16.
NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi, said the league will not tolerate violence. She warned that future cases could attract tougher punishment, including longer or indefinite bans.
She added that discipline is important to protect the integrity of the league and ensure the safety of players and officials.
