2024/2025 NWFL Premiership: Edo, Bayelsa Queens, Rivers Angels, seal super 6 spots

Posted : 11 April 2025

Three teams — Edo Queens, Bayelsa Queens, and Rivers Angels — have qualified for the 2024/2025 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six playoffs after the conclusion of Matchday 11 fixtures.

A total of eight matches were played on Wednesday and Thursday across various stadiums in the country. Matchday 11 proved to be crucial as teams sought Super Six qualification.

In the biggest showdown of the week, Edo Queens edged their closest rivals and hosts, Remo Stars Ladies, 1-0 in a top-of-the-table Group A clash in Ikenne.

Kafayat Mafishere struck in the eighth minute to seal the win for the Benin-based side, extending their unbeaten run and qualifying with 29 points after 11 games.

The victory against the hosts halted Remo’s perfect home record, leaving them in second place on the table with 25 points.

In Lagos, FC Robo Queens handed visiting Rivers Angels their first defeat of the season with a 3-0 win, increasing their points to 19 and maintaining third place in Group B.

Goals from Kemi Adegbuyi, Mariam Yahaya, and Opeyemi Ajakaye brought an end to the Port Harcourt side’s 10-game unbeaten streak.

Despite the loss, Rivers Angels secured qualification to the Super Six with 26 points and currently sit in second place on the log.

Bayelsa Queens also cemented their place in the Super Six, maintaining their unbeaten run with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Benue Queens at the Samson Siasia Stadium.

Goals from Harmony John and Alaba Obabiyi were enough to secure maximum points for the Yenagoa-based outfit, as they finished Matchday 11 with 29 points in Group B.

Meanwhile, debutants Benue Queens have earned only one point this season and are in bottom place in the group.

In Lafia, Nasarawa Amazons recorded the biggest win of Matchday 11, dismantling Confluence Queens 5-0.

The Lafia-based side moved to third in Group A with 24 points, thanks to a hat-trick by Janet Akekeromowei. Aminat Bello and Josephine Matthias each added one goal in the emphatic victory.

Confluence Queens, their opponents, are at the bottom of the log with just four points.

Elsewhere, Ibom Angels rallied from behind to beat Naija Ratels of FCT 2-1 in Uyo.

After Sofiat Bankole gave the visitors the lead, second-half strikes from Chioma Ashiegbu and Abigail Awak completed the comeback for the Orange Ladies in Group B.

Ibom Angels are now in sixth place with 13 points, while Naija Ratels are two places ahead with 16 points.

In Aba, Abia Angels edged Heartland Queens 1-0, thanks to a 27th-minute goal from Olajumoke Abina, helping Abia Angels gain 19 points so far, placing them in fourth.

The defeat leaves Heartland in sixth place in Group B with eight points.

In Lagos, Dannaz Ladies and Ekiti Queens shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw, with Rashidat Salau and Augusta Chukwuma scoring for their respective sides.

Ekiti Queens remain in fifth place with 10 points, while Dannaz Ladies are seventh in Group A with seven points.

Meanwhile, Delta Queens returned to winning ways in Asaba, with Priscilla Omeje’s lone goal earning a narrow 1-0 win over Adamawa Queens in Group B.

The win gave Delta Queens 13 points, placing them in fifth place, while Adamawa Queens remain in seventh place with seven points.

The 16 teams, grouped into two, are participating in the league, with the top three teams from each group qualifying for the Super Six playoffs.

2024/2025 NWFL Premiership: Edo, Bayelsa Queens, Rivers Angels, seal super 6 spots

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