The race for the 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Golden Boot ended in dramatic fashion as Rivers Angels’ Abasiofon Uwah and Edo Queens’ Atume Doosuur finished the season as joint top scorers with 13 goals each.
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Sports247 reports that both forwards delivered exceptional performances throughout the campaign, playing crucial roles for their respective clubs and emerging as two of the most influential attacking players in the league.
Their consistency in front of goal ensured that neither player could be separated at the top of the scoring chart by the end of the season.
Uwah was one of the standout performers for Rivers Angels, demonstrating sharp finishing ability and a knack for scoring in important moments.
Her goals were instrumental in helping the Port Harcourt-based side remain competitive throughout the regular season and the Super Six playoffs.
Doosuur, meanwhile, enjoyed a remarkable season for newly crowned champions Edo Queens. The prolific striker consistently found the back of the net and played a vital role in Edo Queens’ successful title-winning campaign.
Her goals proved decisive in several matches as the Benin-based club secured their second NWFL Premiership crown.
The duo’s impressive goal-scoring exploits added excitement to an already competitive season, with the battle for the Golden Boot remaining open until the conclusion of the Super Six playoffs.
Their performances not only highlighted their individual quality but also showcased the growing standard of women’s football in Nigeria.
Both players combined clinical finishing, intelligent movement, and remarkable consistency to stay ahead of the chasing pack throughout the campaign.
Their ability to deliver under pressure was evident in several key fixtures, where their goals directly influenced results and strengthened their teams’ ambitions.
The shared Golden Boot award serves as recognition of two outstanding individual seasons and further enhances the reputation of both players as among the league’s elite attacking talents.
As attention gradually shifts toward continental competitions and preparations for the new season, Uwah and Doosuur will undoubtedly be among the players to watch.
Their performances during the 2025/26 campaign have set a high benchmark and reaffirmed their status as two of the most dangerous forwards in Nigerian women’s football.
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