Thrills and Late Winners Define NWFL Premiership Matchday 14

Matchday 14 of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership delivered an action-packed round of fixtures, with emphatic victories, late winners, and tightly contested draws shaping the league standings.

In Lagos, Dannaz Ladies produced one of the standout performances of the round, edging Delta Queens 5–3 in a thrilling eight-goal encounter. An early own goal set the tone before Zainab Raji doubled the advantage. Despite a spirited Delta Queens comeback through Destiny Itobore and a brace from Oghenebrume Ikekhua, Dannaz held firm, with Ulumma Korie scoring twice and Solaty Fatimoh sealing the victory late on.

Nasarawa Amazons left it late in Lafia, securing a narrow 1–0 win over Remo Stars Ladies. Jumoke Alani converted an 88th-minute penalty to hand the hosts all three points in a tightly contested affair.

Rivers Angels delivered a commanding performance in Port Harcourt, defeating Adamawa Queens 3–0. Taiwo Ajibade starred with a first-half brace, while Grace Saliu added a third after the break to cap a dominant display. Bayelsa Queens were equally impressive in Yenagoa, cruising to a 3–0 win over Ibom Angels thanks to second-half strikes from Chiamaka Ezekwugo, Kindness Ifeanyi, and Chidi Harmony.

Elsewhere, Osun Babes secured a slim 1–0 victory against Confluence Queens in Ile-Ogbo, courtesy of Precious Paul’s first-half strike. Sunshine Queens also claimed a narrow 1–0 win over Abia Angels in Akure, with Aishat Adebowale scoring the decisive goal early in the match.

Two fixtures ended in draws. Heartland Queens and Pacesetter Queens shared the spoils in a 1–1 encounter in Owerri, with goals from Faith Samson and Temitayo Aduamomi coming in quick succession. A similar 1–1 scoreline was recorded in Aba, where Ahudiyannem Queens and FC Robo Queens played out a balanced contest.

Ekiti Queens secured an important away victory in Abuja, coming from behind to defeat Naija Ratels 2–1. After Paulina Orshio gave the hosts the lead, second-half goals from Patience Yaro and Ismail Zaniab turned the game around.

Overall, the matchday was marked by dominant home performances from Rivers Angels, Bayelsa Queens, and Dannaz Ladies, while teams like Remo Stars Ladies, Delta Queens, and Abia Angels suffered setbacks. The results have further intensified the race at both ends of the table, setting up an exciting run-in for the remainder of the season.

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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