NWFL Premiership Matchday 7: Thrilling Clashes, Late Drama, and Dominant Victories!
The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership delivered yet another electrifying matchday as teams battled for supremacy across various centers. From last-minute heartbreakers to emphatic wins, Matchday 7 was packed with intense action, spectacular goals, and standout performances.
As we head into a two-week break before the second half of the season, here’s a detailed rundown of all the full-time results and key moments from the matches played.
Matchday 7 Full-Time Results & Highlights
Naija Ratels Edge Benue Queens in Dramatic Late Win
Abuja: Naija Ratels 1-0 Benue Queens (#NAIBEN)
Sofia Bankole (90′)
In a fiercely contested encounter at the Area 3 Stadium, Sofia Bankole emerged as the hero for Naija Ratels, scoring a stunning 90th-minute goal to secure a hard-fought victory over Benue Queens. It was a game of endurance and resilience, with both teams giving their all until the final whistle.
Rivers Angels Crush Adamawa Queens in Goal Fest
Port Harcourt: Rivers Angels 6-0 Adamawa Queens (#RIVADA)
Titilayo Aweda (20′)
Peace Effiong (24′, 53′)
Mary Moses (37′, 75′, 79′)
Rivers Angels put on a masterclass at home, dismantling Adamawa Queens in a dominant 6-0 victory. Peace Effiong and Mary Moses ran riot, scoring a combined five goals, with Moses bagging a hat-trick. The visitors had no response to Rivers Angels’ attacking prowess.
Remo Stars Ladies Sweep Nasarawa Amazons Aside
Ikenne: Remo Stars Ladies 4-0 Nasarawa Amazons
Bolaji Olamide (10′)
Kafayat Bashiru (15′, 50′, 78′)
A confident display from Remo Stars Ladies saw them dismantle the Nasarawa Amazons with a 4-0 victory. Kafayat Bashiru was the star of the show, netting a superb hat-trick, while Bolaji Olamide opened the scoring early in the match.
Delta Queens Secure Narrow Win Over Ibom Angels
Asaba-Delta Queens 1-0 Ibom Angels
Princess Adams (51′)
It was a tight affair in Asaba, but Princess Adams provided the breakthrough for Delta Queens early in the second half, sealing a 1-0 win over Ibom Angels.
Edo Queens Dominate Ekiti Queens in Style
Benin City: Edo Queens 3-0 Ekiti Queens (#EDOEKI)
Chioma Moses (12′ PK)
Mary Mamudu (56′)
Kafayat Mafisere (60′)
Edo Queens proved their superiority over Ekiti Queens with a comfortable 3-0 victory. Chioma Moses converted an early penalty, while Mary Mamudu and Kafayat Mafisere wrapped up the win with well-taken goals.
Robo Queens Fall to Bayelsa Queens in Entertaining Clash
Lagos-Robo Queens 1-3 Bayelsa Queens (#ROBBAY)
Favour Nkwocha (37′ PK) |
Delight Isaac (13′)
Alaba Olabiyi (45′, 70′)
Despite a penalty goal from Favour Nkwocha, Bayelsa Queens claimed all three points in Lagos thanks to goals from Delight Isaac and a brace from Alaba Olabiyi.
Heartland Queens Too Strong for Confluence Queens
Owerri: Heartland Queens 3-0 Confluence Queens (#HEACON)
Faith Samson (2′)
Chimebere Opara (10′)
Monica Matthew (76′)
Heartland Queens wasted no time asserting dominance, with Faith Samson scoring in just the 2nd minute. Chimebere Opara doubled the lead early, and Monica Matthew sealed the 3-0 win late in the game.
Abia Angels Fly Past Dannaz Ladies with Convincing Win
Lagos – Dannaz Ladies 1-4 Abia Angels (#DANABI)
Opeyemi Awori (45′)
Funmilayo Adefuye (2′)
Mary Lucky (33′, 41′, 88′)
It was a day to remember for Mary Lucky, who bagged a hat-trick to inspire Abia Angels to a 4-1 victory over Dannaz Ladies. Funmilayo Adefuye also found the net early in the match.
First Stanza Ends—NWFL Premiership Resumes March 19!
With Matchday 7 officially closing the first half of the season, teams will now take a two-week break before the league resumes on March 19.
Some teams will use this time to regroup and refine their strategies, while others will look to carry their momentum into the second stanza.
Will the top teams continue their dominance, or will the underdogs rise to the occasion? The battle for the NWFL Premiership title is far from over!
Mark your calendars—March 19 is the date!
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