The first stanza of the NWFL Premiership 2025/26 season concluded on Matchday 9 with clear leaders emerging in both groups and the race for Super Six qualification heating up.
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Group A: Bayelsa Queens Set the Pace
Bayelsa Queens ended the opening round in commanding fashion, sealing top spot in
Group A with a strong Matchday 9 performance.
The Prosperity Girls showed consistency and resilience across the first half of the campaign, holding off stiff competition from Rivers Angels and Edo Queens, who remain firmly in contention as the season heads into its decisive phase.
Group B: Robo Queens Hold Firm Despite Setback
In Group B, FC Robo Queens retained top spot despite suffering a defeat to Nasarawa Amazons in a keenly contested fixture.
The Lagos-based side’s early-season momentum proved enough to keep them ahead at the halfway mark, though the gap at the summit has narrowed significantly, setting the stage for a fiercely competitive second stanza.
With nine matchdays completed, the margins across both groups are tightening. Every point in the second round will be crucial—not only in the chase for Super Six qualification but also in the battle for survival. As teams reset and regroup, fans can expect an intense run-in filled with high-stakes encounters.
The NWFL Premiership resumes with the second stanza as clubs push for silverware, continental places, and top-flight status.
