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NWFL Premiership Returns with Thrilling Matchday Five Action
The 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership resumed after the festive break with an action-packed Matchday Five, as nine fixtures were played across the country on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
In Lagos, FC Robo Queens maintained their perfect start to the season with a narrow 1–0 victory over debutants Ahudiyannem Queens.
Opeyemi Ajakaye struck within seconds of kickoff, a goal that proved decisive as the Lagos side recorded their fifth consecutive win, the longest active winning run in the league. Ahudiyannem Queens are still searching for their first NWFL Premiership victory.
At Iyahmo, Osun Babes claimed a crucial 1–0 away win against Confluence Queens, deepening the hosts’ struggles this season. Naimot Kazeem scored the winner in the 62nd minute to secure maximum points for the visitors.
Former champions Rivers Angels continued their strong form with an emphatic 3–0 victory over Adamawa Queens in Makwada.
Forward Abasiofon Uwah produced a standout performance, scoring all three goals in the second half to become the first player this season to register a hat-trick.
In Ikenne, Nasarawa Amazons handed Remo Stars Ladies their first defeat of the campaign with a hard-fought 1–0 win at the Remo Stars Stadium. Ayatsea Hembafan’s 11th-minute strike, which came off the post before crossing the line, proved decisive.
Abia Angels secured a comfortable 2–0 victory over Sunshine Queens, with goals from Ekezie Onyedikachi and Winner David sealing the result.
In Asaba, Delta Queens also enjoyed home success, defeating Dannaz Ladies 2–0, thanks to goals from Amarachukwu Onuorah and Rita Tsebee.
Defending champions Bayelsa Queens edged Ibom Angels 2–1 in a closely contested South-South derby.
First-half goals from Kesiena Ojiyovwi and Janet Akekeromowei proved decisive, despite a second-half reply from Helen David.
Elsewhere, Ekiti Queens, playing at their adopted home ground in Abeokuta, recorded a 1–0 win over Naija Ratels FC, with Ismail Zainab netting the winner in the 73rd minute.
The only draw of the round came in Ibadan, where Pacesetter Queens and Heartland Queens played out a goalless stalemate.
As Matchday Five concludes, the NWFL Premiership continues to gather momentum, with early title contenders asserting themselves while several teams look to regroup ahead of the next round of fixtures.
