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Nigeria Women's Premier League 2020 season gets kick-off date

The commencement date for the women's top-flight season of the West African nation has been revealed

The Nigeria Women's Premier League will make a return on March 18 according to the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL).

The commencement date was set after a congress meeting with the club representatives and stakeholders in Benin City, with Edo state deputy governor Philip Shaibu in attendance on Tuesday.

In her remarks, NWFL chairperson Aisha Falode lauded the Edo state government for its huge support to women's football, including the approval of equal pay for the state men and women's clubs.