The first stanza of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership has concluded with the Golden Boot race finely poised, as three prolific forwards set the pace heading into the second round.
With nine matchdays completed, the battle for top scorer is shaping up to be one of the most compelling storylines of the 2025/26 season.
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Leading the charts is Abasiofon Uwah of Rivers Angels FC, who has netted seven goals in a clinical first-round display. Uwah’s consistency and ability to deliver in big moments have made her a central figure in Rivers Angels’ attacking threat.
Close behind is Atume Doosuur of Edo Queens FC, who has found the net six times. Her sharp positioning and composed finishing have kept Edo Queens competitive in crucial fixtures, ensuring the title race and Golden Boot contest remain tightly contested.
Also firmly in the mix is Ramotallahi Kareem, another standout performer from Rivers Angels. With five goals to her name, Kareem’s attacking intelligence and work rate have complemented Uwah’s output, giving Rivers Angels a formidable edge in the final third.
Three clinical forwards.
Three consistent performers.
One Golden Boot at stake.
As the second round approaches, the pressure will intensify. With Super Six qualification on the line and team ambitions growing, each goal could prove decisive — not just for individual honours, but for club success as well.
The stage is set for an explosive second half of the season, where every chance, every finish, and every match could tilt the Golden Boot race in a new direction.
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