Naija Ratels

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

The club was founded in 2019 by Paul Edeh, a barrister who equally owns Ratels Foundations and a second team, Honey Badgers. They participated at the 2020–21 NWFL Championship after acquiring 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]

Players

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 Folorunsho Aminat
— 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

References
  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.
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