Oyo State’s newly formed women’s football team, Pacesetter Queens, will compete in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership next season, marking a major step forward in the state’s football development.
OyoSportsNews can authoritatively report that Pacesetter Queens have sealed promotion to the top-flight league following the successful acquisition of Benue Queens’ slot. This development was confirmed by the Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Alhaja Wasilat Adefemi Adegoke, who revealed that the team will campaign in the elite division in the 2025/26 NWFL Premiership season.
The club, established only four months ago under the Oyo State Ministry of Youth and Sports, will now serve as the official women’s team of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC). This move strategically positions 3SC to meet the Confederation of African Football (CAF) club licensing requirements, which mandate that clubs aiming for continental participation must have a women’s team registered and competing in recognized competitions.
With Pacesetter Queens’ confirmation, the South West region now holds the highest representation in the NWFL Premiership with seven teams: FC Robo Queens and Dannaz Ladies (Lagos), Remo Stars Ladies and Castmog Ladies (Ogun), Sunshine Queens (Ondo), Osun Babes (Osun), and Pacesetter Queens (Oyo). This growth underscores the region’s rising commitment, investment, and dominance in women’s football across the country.
The kickoff date and fixtures for the new NWFL season are expected to be unveiled during the league’s Annual General Assembly (AGA) scheduled to hold in Port Harcourt on October 29, 2025.
