NWFL Matchday 13: Remo Stars Ladies Hit Five as Bayelsa, Abia Extend Strong Form

Matchday 13 of the Nigeria Women Football League Premiership delivered thrilling action on Wednesday, April 1, with decisive victories, late drama, and standout individual performances across multiple centres.

In Uyo, Ibom Angels edged Rivers Angels 1–0, courtesy of Mariam Okocha’s early seventh-minute strike, which proved enough to secure all three points.

Abia Angels continued their impressive run with a 2–0 win over Nasarawa Amazons in Aba. Winner David opened the scoring in the 36th minute before Chinaza Enuma doubled the lead early in the second half.

In Ibadan, Bayelsa Queens left it late to defeat Pacesetter Queens 1–0, with Glory Edet netting the decisive goal in the 80th minute.

There was late drama in Makwada as Adamawa Queens and Edo Queens settled for a 1–1 draw. Atume Doosuur had put Edo Queens ahead in the 82nd minute, but Katon Waken converted a stoppage-time penalty to earn a share of the spoils.

Heartland Queens recorded a comfortable 2–0 win over Naija Ratels in Owerri. Faith Samson opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Oluebube Umejiaku added a second to seal the victory.

In Lagos, FC Robo Queens defeated Dannaz Ladies 2–0, with early goals from Opeyemi Ajakaye and Esther Onyenezide ensuring maximum points.

Confluence Queens also secured a 2–1 win over Delta Queens in Iyamho. Ijeoma Ibe and Marvelous Ebube gave the hosts a comfortable lead before a late response from Temitope Aweda.

The standout performance came in Ikenne, where Remo Stars Ladies thrashed Osun Babes 5–1. Hannah Ibrahim bagged a brace, while Chiamaka Ojialor, Blessed Isigbo, and Kehinde Deborah were also on target in a dominant display. Ebunoluwa Akinola scored the consolation for Osun Babes.

With crucial points secured across the board, the latest results further intensify the race for top positions as the NWFL Premiership season continues to gather momentum.

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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