Janet Akekoromowe

Seimeyeha Janet Akekoromowe is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a striker for Bayelsa Queens in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL). She has represented Nigeria at youth international level with the Falconets, the Nigeria women's national under-20 football team. She gained recognition following her performances in the NWFL and her participation in the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup and 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup qualifiers.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

Akekoromowei was born in Ese-Odo, Ondo State, Nigeria, and was raised in Lagos State. She is the last of eleven children. She attended Police Children School and Command Secondary School in Lagos.[4]

Football career

Nasarawa Amazons

Akekoromowei played for Nasarawa Amazons in the Nigeria Women Football League. During the 2024–25 NWFL season, she emerged as one of the league's top performers and finished as the second-highest goalscorer with 13 goals in 19 matches. She was also named the league's Most Valuable Player (MVP).[5]

Bayelsa Queens

In July 2025, Akekoromowei signed for Bayelsa Queens from Nasarawa Amazons ahead of the 2025–26 season. The transfer was announced as part of Bayelsa Queens' preparations for the CAF Women's Champions League and NWFL campaign. [6][7][8] Following her move, she became a key player for the club, contributing goals and assists in domestic and regional competitions. During the 2025 WAFU B Women's Champions League qualifiers, she scored important goals for Bayelsa Queens and received Player of the Match recognition in matches against Sam-Nelly FC and USFA. She was also voted the NWFL Premiership Matchday One Top Performer during the 2025–26 season.[9][10]

International career

Akekoromowei has represented Nigeria at youth level with the Falconets. She was part of Nigeria's squad for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Colombia and made three appearances during the tournament.

She later featured prominently during the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup qualification campaign, scoring in qualifying matches against Rwanda and participating in preparatory matches for the team.

Reports in 2026 linked her with potential moves to European clubs including FC Barcelona Femení, SL Benfica (women) and Paris Saint-Germain Féminine, although she stated her immediate focus was on helping Nigeria qualify for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.[11][12][13]

Playing style

Akekoromowei has been described in Nigerian sports media as a prolific forward known for her finishing ability, attacking intelligence and pace.

Honours and awards

Nigeria Women Football League Most Valuable Player: 2024–25

[14][15] NWFL Premiership Matchday One Top Performer: 2025–26 [16]

References

  1. ↑ Adewale, Abiodun (2026-02-05). "'Akekoromowei focused on Falconets duty'". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
  2. ↑ Kelechi (2026-02-06). "Falconets Star Akekoromowei Delays Europe Move for World Cup Qualifier". Retrieved 2026-05-20.
  3. ↑ Amosu, Adeboye (2026-02-06). "EXCLUSIVE: Falconets Star Delays European Move To Focus On World Cup". Complete Sports. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
  4. ↑ "The new Asisat Oshoala? Meet 16-year-old 6ft 2in tall striker, Seimeyeha Akekoromewei - Soccernet NG". Soccernet.ng. 2023-05-28. Archived from the original on 2025-09-15. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
  5. ↑ Adewale, Abiodun (2026-02-05). "'Akekoromowei focused on Falconets duty'". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
  6. ↑ "Bayelsa Queens 4-1 Sam Nelly: Akekoromowei on fire as NWFL champions maintain perfect run - Soccernet NG". 2025-08-30. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
  7. ↑ Obah, Amara (2025-07-03). "Bayelsa Queens sign striker Janet Akekoromowei". ACLSports. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
  8. ↑ Flames, Sport (2025-07-04). "Transfer: Bayelsa Queens FC announces the signing of Janet Akekoromowei - Sport Flames || Female Football | Janet Akekoromowei | NWFL". Retrieved 2026-05-20.
  9. ↑ Adebayo, Olusola (2025-12-03). "Bayelsa United Forward Akekoromowei Wins NWFL Premiership Week One Top Performer Award". Sports247 Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
  10. ↑ "Janet Akekeromowei named NWFL Premiership MVP in debut season – The NWFL". 2025-05-18. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
  11. ↑ Kelechi (2026-02-06). "Falconets Star Akekoromowei Delays Europe Move for World Cup Qualifier". Retrieved 2026-05-20.
  12. ↑ Adewale, Abiodun (2026-02-05). "'Akekoromowei focused on Falconets duty'". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
  13. ↑ ""I couldn't afford university" - Father of Falconet star elated his daughter will play for Nigeria at the U-20 FIFA Women's World Cup - Soccernet NG". 2024-08-22. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
  14. ↑ Amosu, Adeboye (2026-02-06). "EXCLUSIVE: Falconets Star Delays European Move To Focus On World Cup". Complete Sports. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
  15. ↑ Adewale, Abiodun (2026-02-05). "'Akekoromowei focused on Falconets duty'". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
  16. ↑ Adewale, Abiodun (2026-02-05). "'Akekoromowei focused on Falconets duty'". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
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