Sunshine Queens have achieved promotion to the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL), according to DAILY POST. In their final group match of the 2025 Championship, the Owena Whales secured a 1-0 victory against Kwara Ladies. They finished the group stage with a total of nine points from three matches. Team captain Lolade Akintunde credited their success to diligent effort, stating, “The NWFL qualification is a reward for hard work,” in a statement to the club’s media. This comes after the Akure-based team was relegated to the second-tier league during the 2023/24 NWFL season.