Adamawa Queens 0-1 Royal Queens
Royal Queens pipped Adamawa Queens 1-0 in the first game of the morning session.
It was the Yola side who began the stronger and ljeoma Obi went close to opening the scoring after four minutes, but Emmanuel Goodness was on hand to make the save.
Royal Queens were next to go close after 18 minutes via Arowokeye Ayomide, but the forward could only fire high and wide when she might have done better.
The Warri based outfit took the lead just seven minutes into the second period when Deborah Peter nodded into the top corner from the centre of the box.
Adamawa Queens pushed for the equaliser in the latter stages, but Royal Queens held on to win.
Confluence Queens 0-2 Nasarawa Amazons
Nasarawa Amazons earned bragging rights at the North Central derby courtesy of a 2-0 win over Confluence Queens.
Christopher Danjuma masterminded the success, with Ayatsea Hembatau and Dorshima Tarnum getting on the scoresheet for the Amazons.
Confluence Queens were made to rue series of missed chances during a breathless game, with Chiamaka Osigwe among those most guilty of spurning opportunities.
Edo Queens 2-0 Honey Badgers
Midfielder Suliyat Abideen scored twice to give Edo Queens a 2-0 win over youthful Honey Badgers.
Badgers weren’t afraid to take the game to the defending champions with their Tiki-Taka approach.
Abideen opened scoring with a free kick in the 63rd minute.
Four minutes from time, the playmaker rounded up a player of the match performance from the penalty spot.
Naija Ratels 0-1 Delta Queens
Delta Queens held off the challenge of hard fighting Naija Ratels to win 1-0.
The former Nigeria Women’s Premier League champions raced in front on 18 minute.
Arit Usang drove down the left before delivering a low cross into Mercy Omokwo, who poked the ball home from close range.
Day 1 Results:
Adamawa Queens 0-1 Royal Queens
Confluence Queens 0-2 Nasarawa Amazons
Edo Queens 2-0 Honey Badgers
Naija Ratels 0-1 Delta Queens
