Naija Ratels F.C.

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Naija Ratels Football Club is a Nigerian women's football club based in Abuja and a member of the NWFL Premiership since 2021 after gaining promotion from the NWFL Championship.

Naija Ratels Football Club
Founded2019
GroundAguiyi Ironsi Pitch

FIFA Goal Project Pitch
OwnerPaul Edeh[1]
ChairmanEneh Alison[2]
ManagerBankole Olowookore
LeagueNWFL Premiership
2023–245th, Group A

History

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The club was founded in 2019 by Paul Edeh, a barrister who equally owns Ratels Foundations and a second team, Honey Badgers. They participated in the 2020–21 NWFL Championship after acquiring the Invincible Angels slot and originally played from Gboko, Benue State.[3] In 2021, they won promotion to the NWFL Premiership and quickly made new signings, including the legendary Onome Ebi after a season in the top-flight.[4][5]

Naija Ratels reached their first major final in the 2024 Nigeria Women's Cup, losing 1–0 to Rivers Angels.[6]

Players

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
GK   NGA Ohia Doris
DF   NGA Animashuan Aishat
DF   NGA Oluwabunmi Oladeji
DF   NGA Ali Paulina (Captain)
DF   NGA Aminat Folorunsho
MF   NGA Ezekiel Motunrayo
MF   NGA Emmanuel Blessing
MF   NGA Agama Ziperekefeghe
MF   NGA Dzer Josephine
FW   NGA Ojo Fehinti
FW   NGA Bankole Sofiat
No. Pos. Nation Player
GK   NGA Omilana Faith
DF   NGA Boigyande Loveth
DF   NGA Daniel Precious
MF   NGA Adeshina Timininu
MF   NGA Alua Chioma
MF   NGA Adugbe Olamide
FW   NGA Orshio Paulina
FW   NGA Olamide Oyinlola
FW   NGA Bello Aminat

Former players

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References

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  1. ^ "Paul Edeh: "I've floated Naija Ratels FC to give back to the girl child". dailytrust.com. 6 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Alison now chairman as Naija Ratels unveil new management board". blueprint.ng. 19 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Naija Ratels FC take over Invincible Angels slot". sports247.ng. 21 December 2021.
  4. ^ "NWFL newcomers Naija Ratels beef up squad with 7 new players". dailytrust.com. 20 September 2021.
  5. ^ "NWFL:Super Falcons captain Ebi joins Naija Ratels, becomes highest paid". Premium Times Nigeria. 15 October 2023.
  6. ^ "President Federation Cup final: questionable penalty ends Naija Ratels' dream". bsnsports.com. 1 July 2024.