Pelican Stars secure NWFL Premiership return with late winner against DreamStar FC

WIRE — Pelican Stars Football Club, a female football team owned by the Cross River State government, have earned promotion to the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership after defeating DreamStar Ladies FC 1-0 in the final of the 2026 NWFL Championship Playoffs in Calabar. Blessing Ayila struck deep into stoppage time at the U.J. Esuene Stadium Pelican Stars secure NWFL Premiership return with late winner against DreamStar FC

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