Naija Ratels F.C.
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.
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| Founded | 2019 |
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| Ground | Aguiyi Ironsi Pitch FIFA Goal Project Pitch |
| Owner | Paul Edeh[1] |
| Chairman | Eneh Alison[2] |
| Manager | Bankole Olowookore |
| League | NWFL Premiership |
| 2023–24 | 5th, Group A |
History
[edit]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
[edit]Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Former players
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Paul Edeh: "I've floated Naija Ratels FC to give back to the girl child". dailytrust.com. 6 February 2021.
- ^ "Alison now chairman as Naija Ratels unveil new management board". blueprint.ng. 19 August 2023.
- ^ "Naija Ratels FC take over Invincible Angels slot". sports247.ng. 21 December 2021.
- ^ "NWFL newcomers Naija Ratels beef up squad with 7 new players". dailytrust.com. 20 September 2021.
- ^ "NWFL:Super Falcons captain Ebi joins Naija Ratels, becomes highest paid". Premium Times Nigeria. 15 October 2023.
- ^ "President Federation Cup final: questionable penalty ends Naija Ratels' dream". bsnsports.com. 1 July 2024.