Promotion
By Nicholas Obisike
Aba (Abia) Aug. 22, 2026 (NAN) Ifeanyi Isaac, Coach of Committed to Excellence (C2E) Sports Academy, Aba, has expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance at the ongoing Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Nationwide promotion play-offs in Aba.
Isaac spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after C2E defeated Kwara United Queens FC of Ilorin 4-2 in the first semi-final to qualify for the final.
NAN reports that the victory also secured promotion for C2E to the NWFL Championship.
Isaac said promotion was the team’s major target at the competition and expressed delight that the objective had been achieved.
“We have achieved our target in this competition, which is promotion.
“We are now going to enjoy the final because the most important thing for us, which is qualification for the Championship, has been achieved,” he said.
The coach commended Kwara United Queens for their performance, saying the Ilorin-based side gave his players a tough challenge.
He said the encounter would also provide his team with valuable lessons ahead of future competitions.
Reacting, Coach Abdullahi Ganiyu of Kwara United Queens said the final scoreline did not reflect the true nature of the match.
“We prepared well for this match and the players played well, but man proposes and God disposes. We lost to a better side.
“This is a young team formed this year, and the players are featuring in this kind of competition for the first time.
“The experience gained here is huge, and I believe the players will continue to improve as they get more exposure and experience,” he said.
In the second semi-final, Obosa Queens Football Academy of Lagos defeated Onimarg Queens Football Club of Ondo 4-2 to qualify for the final.
NAN reports that the final is scheduled for Sunday, with C2E Sports Academy of Aba facing Obosa Queens Football Academy of Lagos, to determine the champions. (NAN)(www.nannews.com.ng)
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Edited by Emmanuel Afonne
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