NWFL Premiership: Rivers Angels Run Riot, Bayelsa Queens Shine on MatchDay 7

NWFL Premiership: Rivers Angels Run Riot, Bayelsa Queens Shine on MatchDay 7

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso 

Matchday Seven of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership delivered goals, drama and crucial victories across the centres, with Rivers Angels recording the biggest win of the round and Bayelsa Queens claiming an emphatic away triumph.

In Lagos, Dannaz Ladies secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Ahudiyannem Queens. Amarachi Anusillem opened the scoring in the 58th minute before Chizaram Onyenze restored parity for the visitors in the 71st minute. Adewunmi Akintola sealed the win late on with an 87th-minute strike.

At the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Abia Angels edged Delta Queens 1–0, thanks to a 55th-minute goal from Blessing Okon.

Rivers Angels were in ruthless form in Port Harcourt, cruising to a 5–0 win over Heartland Queens. Ramotalahi Kareem scored a superb hat-trick in the 14th, 33rd and 58th minutes, while Abasiofon Uwah added two more in the 22nd and 38th minutes to complete the rout.

In Ile-Ogbo, Osun Babes and Sunshine Queens battled to a goalless draw in a tightly contested encounter.

Remo Stars Ladies continued their impressive run in Ikenne with a 1–0 victory over FC Robo Queens, as Cynthia Mega struck the decisive goal in the 73rd minute.

At Iyamho, Confluence Queens and Nasarawa Amazons shared the spoils in a 1–1 draw. 

Seember Emmanuel gave Confluence Queens the lead in the 19th minute, before Omotoke Ogunfuwa grabbed a late equaliser for Nasarawa Amazons in the 88th minute.

Bayelsa Queens produced one of the standout performances of the day with a convincing 4–1 away win over Adamawa Queens in Makwada. Blessing Ilivieda opened the scoring in the 12th minute, Omoh Afensemi briefly equalised in the 20th minute, but Janet Akekeromowei restored Bayelsa’s lead in the 36th minute. Kindness Ifeanyi then put the result beyond doubt with goals in the 45th and 66th minutes.

In Benin City, Edo Queens claimed a 2–1 victory over Pacesetter Queens. Saidat Adeniyi scored early in the 7th minute before Aminat Adebisi equalised for the visitors in the 51st minute. Doosuur Atume netted the winner in the 58th minute.

The final match in Uyo saw Ibom Angels defeat Ekiti Queens 2–1. Happiness Agboye opened the scoring in the 10th minute, Seun Fakunle equalised for Ekiti Queens in the 30th minute, but Wami Georgeline struck in the 80th minute to secure all three points for the hosts.

With the season gathering momentum, Matchday Seven once again underlined the competitiveness and growing quality of the NWFL Premiership as clubs continue their push for honours and continental places.