Akekoromowei stays committed to Falconets despite transfer rumours
Janet Akekoromowei, the current Nigeria Women Football League MVP and Bayelsa Queens forward, is keeping her focus on the Falconets amid speculation about her international future. Reports suggest her passport was allegedly withheld to prevent her from attending trials in Europe, but sources close to her deny any formal restriction. Akekoromowei remains a key player for Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team as they continue their World Cup qualification campaign. She has drawn interest from top European clubs but is concentrating on her national team duties.
Match highlights
- Janet Akekoromowei is reportedly attracting interest from European clubs like Barcelona, Benfica, and Paris Saint-Germain.
- Claims surfaced that her passport was withheld due to her involvement in an upcoming World Cup qualifier against Senegal.
- A source close to Akekoromowei insists there is no official restriction on her movement.
- She has been instrumental for the Falconets, scoring in the early rounds of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
- The forward previously played for Nasarawa Amazons, where she finished as NWFL MVP and second-highest scorer before joining Bayelsa Queens.
