Edo Queens Go Top as NWFL Premiership Super Six Title Race Intensifies

The battle for the 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six title took another dramatic twist as Edo Queens surged to the top of the standings following an emphatic victory, while Nasarawa Amazons suffered their first defeat of the playoffs on Wednesday.

With all three Matchday Three fixtures producing significant results, the race for the championship remains wide open heading into the final stages of the competition in Port Harcourt.

Edo Queens delivered a ruthless attacking display to overwhelm Abia Angels 6-2 and claim top spot on the Super Six table.

The Benin City side made an explosive start, with Chioma Moses opening the scoring in the third minute before going on to produce a remarkable four-goal performance. Precious Oscar and Atume Doosuur also got on the scoresheet as Moses Aduku’s team showcased their title credentials with an attacking masterclass.

Abia Angels responded through Mariam Abdulrasheed and Blessing Saleh, but they struggled to contain the relentless pressure from Edo Queens, who remained firmly in control throughout the encounter.

The victory, their second in three playoff matches, moved Edo Queens onto six points and strengthened their bid for a second NWFL crown.

Defending champions Bayelsa Queens also recorded a crucial result, defeating hosts Rivers Angels 2-1 to remain firmly in the championship picture.

Chiamaka Ezekwugo gave the Prosperity Girls the lead just before the half-hour mark with a powerful header. Rivers Angels fought back after the interval and levelled matters in the 58th minute when Abasiofon Uwah converted from the penalty spot.

However, Bayelsa Queens responded quickly, with Dorshima Taarnum restoring their advantage five minutes later. The decisive strike proved enough to secure all three points and keep their title defence alive.

The victory lifted Bayelsa Queens into third place on the table with four points from three matches.

Elsewhere, FC Robo Queens revived their Super Six campaign with an impressive 2-0 victory over previously unbeaten Nasarawa Amazons.

Having lost their opening two playoff matches, the Lagos-based side produced one of their most disciplined displays of the season. Their persistence was rewarded in the second half when Opeyemi Ajakaye and Oluwakemi Adegbuyi scored within five minutes of each other to hand Robo Queens a vital win.

The result denied Nasarawa Amazons the opportunity to establish a clear lead at the summit and further tightened the championship race.

Wednesday’s outcomes have reshaped the Super Six standings, with Edo Queens now leading the pack while Nasarawa Amazons, Bayelsa Queens, and Rivers Angels remain firmly in contention for the title.

For FC Robo Queens, the victory has reignited hopes of mounting a late challenge, ensuring they remain within striking distance of the leading teams.

With the competition entering its decisive phase, every point will be crucial as the six contenders continue their quest to be crowned champions of Nigerian women’s football.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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