Matchday 11 of the 2025/26 NWFL Premiership delivered another thrilling slate of fixtures as teams battled for crucial points ahead of the Super Six race.
From last-minute equalisers to dominant displays, the weekend showcased the competitive depth of Nigeria’s top-flight women’s league.
Key Fixtures and Results
Aba: Ahudiyannem Queens 3–0 Osun Babes
Grace Aaron led the charge with a brace (4’, 80’), while Nwabueze Charles added a decisive strike in the 23rd minute to seal a commanding home victory for Ahudiyannem Queens.
Makwada: Adamawa Queens 2–1 Ekiti Queens
The hosts capitalized on clinical finishing, with Ifeoma Damien and Favour Godwin scoring in the 73rd and 80th minutes. Ekiti Queens pulled one back through Winifred Eyebhoria in the 85th minute, but it was too little, too late.
Abuja: Naija Ratels 0–2 Rivers Angels
Rivers Angels extended their winning momentum with two quickfire goals from Abasiofon Uwah (14’) and Grace Saliu (18’), earning a crucial away victory.
Akure: Sunshine Queens 0–0 Delta Queens
Both sides shared spoils in a tightly contested goalless draw, leaving the points evenly split.
Iyamho: Confluence Queens 1–1 FC Robo Queens
Oluwakemi Adegbuyi put Robo Queens ahead in the 28th minute before Vicental Ezeani converted a penalty in the 42nd to rescue a point for the hosts.
Aba: Abia Angels 0–0 Remo Stars Ladies
A stalemate in Aba as neither side could find a breakthrough, leaving the points to be shared.
Lafia: Nasarawa Amazons 1–0 Dannaz Ladies
Deborah Onyekachi’s 90+5’ strike snatched a dramatic late winner, keeping the Amazons in contention at the top.
Owerri: Heartland Queens 0–1 Edo Queens
Kafayat Mafisere’s 73rd-minute goal secured all three points for Edo Queens on the road.
Ibadan: Pacesetter Queens 1–1 Ibom Angels
Olufunke Taiwo’s own goal put Ibom Angels ahead in the 13th minute, but Olaronke Ola equalised for Pacesetter Queens in stoppage time (90+6’), salvaging a point in a dramatic finish.
Matchday 11 highlighted the fine margins in the race for playoff spots and Super Six qualification. Rivers Angels, Ahudiyannem Queens, and Edo Queens all maintained momentum, while late goals from Nasarawa Amazons and Pacesetter Queens emphasized how critical focus until the final whistle can be in the NWFL Premiership.
With the season advancing, teams will look to build consistency as every point gained could make the difference between reaching the playoffs or falling short.
