Edo Queens of Benin and Robo Queens began the 2025 NWFL Premiership by shredding their respective opponents 5-0, and 5-1 respectively on Wednesday, Sports247 reports.
In the official opening match of the 2025 Nigeria Women Premier Football League, NWFL Premiership played at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium saw the defending Champions, Edo Queens scored two goals before the 35th minute to lay the marker and unveiling their intention for the season by extension.
Miracle Usani opened the flood gate of goals in the 29th minute before Emem Essien doubled the lead in the 34th minute to end the first half on a positive note
Three more goals in the second half ensured that the team started on a flying note as Goodness Osigwe, Loveth Edeh and Kafayah Mafisere hit the back of the net in the 50th, 58th and 78th minute respectively to take the game beyond the visitors.
At the Lafia Stadium, Benue Queens faced the baptism of fire of playing in the league for the first time as Robo Queens of Lagos ran riot .
The Queens from Benue opened scores in the first minute of the encounter through Favour Nkwocha but Robo Queens responded with five goals afterwards.
Tosin Rafiu restored parity for the Lagos based team, in the 9th minute before Anastasia Emefo put Robo Queens ahead in the 24th from the penalty spot.
Kemi Agbegbuyi and Mariam Yahaya took their turn of goals before , Tosin Rabiu who opened scoring for Robo Queens put a seal on the goals in the 64th minute to register a brace in the match.
Other results of the opening day Nasarawa Amazons defeated Dannaz FC by 1-0 at the Lafia Stadium while same score line between Ekiti Queens and Heartland at Ado Ekiti as the home emerged winners.
Remo Stars Ladies were at the clinical best against Confluence Queen at Anyigba by defeating the home by 3-1, securing all three points away from home.
Rivers Angels also started the season on a winning note by outscoring Ibom Angels by 2-1, and Bayelsa Queens scored a late winner against Delta Queens to secure the maximum points at stake courtesy of Sefiat Idris 90+4 minute goal.
The 2025 NWFL continues next week Wednesday as teams continue the search for points that can guarantee them a place in the Super 6, which will determine the eventual winner of the title
