NWFL Premiership Matchday Three: FC Robo, Edo Queens and Rivers Angels Maintain Winning Momentum

Matchday Three of the 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership kicked off on Wednesday with seven fixtures across various centres, producing important wins, tight contests, and notable early-season form from several teams.

Edo Queens continued their impressive start to the season with a 1-0 away victory over Ekiti Queens in Ado Ekiti.
Atume Doosuur, who netted last week’s winner against Heartland Queens, once again proved decisive as her goal separated both sides.

Adamawa Queens also secured their second win of the campaign with a 1-0 triumph over Ibom Angels. Ifeoma Damian struck in the 16th minute, ensuring the hosts maintained their unbeaten start to the season.

Pacesetter Queens suffered their third consecutive defeat following a 2-1 loss to Rivers Angels in Ibadan.

Grace Saliu put Rivers Angels ahead in the 2nd minute.
Teslimot Balogun equalised for Pacesetter in the 28th minute. Ramotalahi Kareem netted the winner in the 40th minute to seal all three points for Tosan Blankson’s side.

In Lagos, FC Robo Queens maintained their flawless start to the season with a 2-0 victory over Delta Queens.
Second-half goals from Rodiat Yusuf and Tosin Rafiu sealed another commanding performance for the Lagos Landladies.

Remo Stars Ladies registered a solid 2-0 win over Confluence Queens in Iyamho.
Khadijat Anifowoshe and Similoluwa Okesiji delivered the goals to secure the Lady Sky Blues’ second win of the season.

In Umuahia, Abia Angels grabbed their first victory of the campaign with a 2-0 win over Heartland Queens.
First-half strikes from Winner David and Blessing Okon were enough to earn the hosts a vital three points.

Nasarawa Amazons impressed on the road with a 2-0 victory over debutants Ahudiyaannem Queens.
Ohunene Sunday and Peace Ikediuba found the back of the net to complete a dominant outing for the visitors.

Matchday Three concludes on Thursday with two games:

Naija Ratels vs Bayelsa Queens (in Abuja)

Sunshine Queens vs Dannaz Ladies (in Akure) — South West derby

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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