The club was founded in 2019 by Paul Edeh, a barrister who equally owns Ratels Foundations and a second team, Honey Badgers.

They participated in the 2020–21 NWFL Championship after acquiring the 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] Naija Ratels reached their first major final in the 2024 Nigeria Women's Cup, losing 1–0 to Rivers Angels.

[6] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.