Ekiti and Delta Queens end in draw as 2023/24 NWFL Premiership kicks off

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

The highly anticipated 2023/2024 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership got underway with holders, Delta Queens playing out a 0-0 draw with debutants, Ekiti Queens at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, Ado Ekiti, on Wednesday.

The season opener had the President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, Ekiti State First Lady, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, and chairman of the the NWFL, Ms Nkechi Obi in attendance.

The hosts, Ekiti Queens recruited experienced players in readiness for the season opener and the players didn’t disappoint.

After a goalless first half, the travelers surged in search of the opener but saves from Andy Lucky denied them a precious away win.

The Ado-Ekiti-based side had their chance to snatch a late winner but couldn’t convert.

Both sides will regroup for their next games as they search for their first win of the campaign.

Ekiti Queens have another tough encounter against 2021/2022 league winner, Bayelsa Queens at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenegoa.

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For Delta Queens, they welcome another debutant, Remo Stars Ladies to the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.

Seven more games will be held on Wednesday as the top-flight women’s football season in Nigeria gets on the front burner.

NWFL Premiership WEEK ONE FIXTURES (Wednesday)

Naija Ratels vs Nasarawa Amazons

Confluence Queens vs Dannaz Ladies

Abia Angels vs Adamawa Queens

Heartland Queens vs Royal Queens

Remo Stars Ladies vs Rivers Angels

Sunshine Queens vs Bayelsa Queens

Edo Queens vs Robo Queens