Newcomers Benue Queens recorded their first-ever win in the 2024/25 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership season following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ibom Angels in Lafia on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Joy Ikyagh’s 57th-minute strike proved decisive in Lafia, ending a frustrating 11-game run without a win—comprising 10 losses and one draw—for Coach Liadi Bashiru’s debutant side at Lafia City Stadium.
In Benin City, reigning champions Edo Queens extended their unbeaten streak with a dominant 3-1 win against Dannaz Ladies at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.
Anjor Mary netted a brace, while Chioma Moses added a third for the hosts. Rosemary Okorie’s goal for Dannaz was merely a consolation as the Cedars suffered their seventh defeat of the campaign.
Bayelsa Queens also maintained their unbeaten record, playing out a 1-1 draw with Adamawa Queens in Numan. Delight Isaac opened the scoring in the eighth minute, but Katon Waken equalized early in the second half for the home side.
Elsewhere, Abia Angels secured the only away win of the round thanks to returning Super Falcons goalkeeper Christiana Obia, edging Confluence Queens 1-0 in Anyigba thanks to Winner Onajite’s goal—reviving their chances of a top-three finish.
In Owerri, Remo Stars Ladies were held to a 1-1 draw by Heartland Queens. Onyinyechi Kalu gave the hosts the lead before Bolaji Olamide ended her four-game goal drought to rescue a point for Wemimo Mathew’s side.
In Port Harcourt, Rivers Angels produced the most emphatic result of the matchday, dismantling Delta Queens 3-0 in a South-South derby, courtesy of a hat-trick from Mary Moses – her second treble this term.
Naija Ratels continued their playoff push with a narrow 1-0 win over FC Robo Queens in Abuja, with Sofiat Bankole scoring the match-winner.
In Ibadan, Ekiti Queens and Nasarawa Amazons played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Lekan Salami Stadium.
Zainab Ismail scored twice for the hosts, while Jenat Akekeromowei and Hembafan Ayatsea were on target for the visitors.
With two rounds left in the regular season, Edo Queens, Bayelsa Queens, and Rivers Angels have sealed their places in the Super Six. Remo Stars Ladies can join them on Matchday 13 with a win.
Meanwhile, Nasarawa Amazons and Abia Angels, as well as FC Robo Queens and Naija Ratels, will take their Super Six qualification hopes to the final day of the regular season.
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