Matchday Four of the HerGame Girls Football Championship 2025 delivered a decisive round of fixtures on Tuesday as the group stage came to a close, confirming the eight teams advancing to the knockout phase.
The day featured three tightly contested draws and a walkover, all of which played a major role in shaping the final standings.
Nazareth Queens and Pitchwild FA opened the day with a tense 0–0 draw, a result that ensured Nazareth’s progression based on their earlier strong performances. Diamond Queens and M.Square FA followed with another goalless contest, as both sides exited the tournament despite displaying defensive discipline.
EUPA Queens were awarded a 3–0 walkover victory against Ladi Kwali Queens, a result that boosted their standing and contributed to the final knockout placements. The last fixture of the day saw Nasarawa Shooting and Talent Developer play out a balanced 0–0 draw, with Talent Developer progressing due to superior goal difference.
At the close of the group stage, eight teams officially secured their quarterfinal spots: Generation Next, Jeremiah Angels, SIK Paragon, Talent Developer, Nasarawa Shooting, Horvel Angels, FOSLA Academy, and BIA Angels.
The quarterfinals are scheduled for Wednesday with the following fixtures: Generation Next vs Jeremiah Angels, SIK Paragon vs Talent Developer, Nasarawa Shooting vs Horvel Angels, and FOSLA Academy vs BIA Angels, promising another thrilling knockout stages.
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.
