The fight for the 2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership crown added yet another twist on Tuesday as Matchday Two of the Super Six playoffs swung in favour of Nasarawa Amazons, who moved to the top of the standings, while debutants Abia Angels made history by winning a Super Six match for the first time.
Key takeaways
- Nasarawa Amazons climbed to first place after defeating defending champions Bayelsa Queens 2-1 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt.
- Abia Angels recorded their inaugural Super Six victory, beating Rivers Angels 1-0 through a goal by David in the 26th minute.
- Edo Queens responded to their opening loss by overwhelming FC Robo Queens 4-1, with Chioma Moses scoring twice in the first half.
- Following two rounds, the title race remains tightly contested ahead of Matchday Three.
- Wednesday’s schedule features Bayelsa Queens vs Rivers Angels, Nasarawa Amazons vs FC Robo Queens, and Edo Queens vs Abia Angels.
Nasarawa Amazons’ comeback sends them to the summit
Nasarawa Amazons were the standout performers of the day, overturning a deficit to beat the reigning champions Bayelsa Queens 2-1 at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt.
Both sides battled through a scoreless opening half, but Bayelsa Queens took control in the 51st minute when Chiamaka Ezekwugo found the net.
Momentum shifted after that moment: Farikikyen Moses restored parity in the 80th minute, and captain Hembafan Ayatsea then delivered the winner in stoppage time to complete a stunning turnaround.
The victory was Christopher Danjuma’s second consecutive win in the playoffs and lifted the team to the top of the table with six points from two matches.
Abia Angels stun Rivers Angels in a landmark debut
Earlier, Abia Angels continued to impress in their debut Super Six outing by edging Rivers Angels 1-0.
David scored the deciding strike in the 26th minute, giving the Umuahia-based side their first-ever win in Super Six competition.
The scoreline represented a notable upset, given Rivers Angels’ standing and their 4-0 win over Abia Angels in the President Federation Cup just last week.
With the result, Abia Angels moved into second position on four points and remained unbeaten after two matches. Rivers Angels, meanwhile, slipped from first to fourth on three points and finished the day with a goal difference of zero.
Edo Queens make a statement with a 4-1 win
In the final fixture of the day, Edo Queens bounced back after their opening-day loss to Nasarawa Amazons by delivering a convincing 4-1 victory over FC Robo Queens.
Chioma Moses produced a major impact for the Benin City team, scoring twice in the first half at 15 and 32 minutes. Precious Oscar then increased Edo Queens’ advantage in the 59th minute before Mary Mamudu made it four in the 63rd minute.
Florence Godwin Freda pulled one back for FC Robo Queens in the 86th minute, but it proved only a consolation as Edo Queens closed out a comfortable win.
The triumph lifted Edo Queens to third place on three points on the back of a superior goal difference, while FC Robo Queens remained at the bottom with no points after two straight defeats.
Super Six title race tightens ahead of Matchday Three
After two rounds of matches, the Super Six title race is still finely balanced entering Matchday Three.
Wednesday’s fixtures will further shape the standings, with Bayelsa Queens taking on Rivers Angels in a crucial South-South derby. Leaders Nasarawa Amazons will face FC Robo Queens in another challenging contest, while Edo Queens meet Abia Angels in a matchup between the second and third-placed teams.
