Defending Champions Edo Queens, Bayelsa Queens, and Rivers Angels have officially booked their places in the 2024/25 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six after the conclusion of Matchday 11 fixtures on Wednesday, April 9.
In the biggest showdown of the week, Edo Queens edged Remo Stars Ladies 1-0 in a top-of-the-table Group A clash in Ikenne.
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Kafayat Mafishere struck in the eighth minute to seal the win for the Benin-based side, extending their unbeaten run while halting Remo’s perfect home record.
In Lagos, FC Robo Queens dealt Rivers Angels their first defeat of the season, running out 3-0 winners at the Legacy Pitch.
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 have secured qualification for the Super Six.
Bayelsa Queens also cemented their place in the Super Six, continuing their unbeaten run with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Benue Queens. Harmony John and Alaba Obabiyi provided the goals for the Yenagoa-based outfit.
In Lafia, Nasarawa Amazons recorded the biggest win of Matchday 11, dismantling Confluence Queens 5-0.
Janet Akekeromowei bagged a hat trick, while Aminat Bello and Josephine Matthias added one each in the emphatic victory.
Elsewhere, Ibom Angels rallied from behind to beat Naija Ratels 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.
Abia Angels edged Heartland Queens 1-0 in Aba, courtesy of a 27th-minute goal from Olajumoke Abina.
In Lagos, Dannaz Ladies and Ekiti Queens shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw, with Rashidat Salau and Augusta Chukwuma scoring within a minute of each other in a frantic first-half spell.
Delta Queens returned to winning ways in Asaba, with Priscilla Omeje’s lone goal earning a narrow 1-0 win over Adamawa Queens.
With Naija Ratels loss at Bayelsa Queens, Rivers Angels clinched a Super Six spot thanks to a 10-point gap over the fourth place former.
Just as wins over Remo Stars Ladies and Naija Ratels respectively guaranteed the Super Six qualifications of holders Edo Queens and Bayelsa Queens.
Matchday 12 is scheduled for next Wednesday, with just three games left in the regular season as the race to join the Super Six and avoid finishing at the bottom
