The 2024/25 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership delivered another round of exciting matches on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Here’s a recap of the Matchday Two action:
Edo Queens Triumph Away: Defending champions Edo Queens secured a hard-fought 2-1 away win against Heartland Queens in Owerri. Goodness Osigwe’s brace (40th and 70th minutes) proved decisive, while Monica Mathew scored a consolation goal for Heartland in the 48th minute.
Dannaz Ladies Claim First NWFL Win: Debutants Dannaz Ladies enjoyed a dominant 2-0 victory over Confluence Queens in Lagos. First-half goals from Zainab Raji and Omotoke Ogunfuwa sealed the win, marking a significant milestone for the team.
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Abia Angels Cruise to Victory: Abia Angels recorded a comfortable 3-0 win against Nasarawa Amazons in Umuahia. Merrit Offor, Dorothy Eshiet, and Chiamaka Ojilafor all found the net for the clinical Angels.
Thrilling Draw Between Naija Ratels and Rivers Angels: In a match broadcast live on NTA Sports and StarTimes, Naija Ratels and Rivers Angels played out a 1-1 draw. Chisom Nwachukwu gave Rivers Angels the lead shortly after halftime, but Oladeji Oluwabunmi equalized for Naija Ratels in the 50th minute.
FC Robo Queens Edge Out Adamawa Queens: FC Robo Queens secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Adamawa Queens in Lagos. Second-half goals from Favour Nkwocha and Opeyemi Ajakaye overturned Tarfa Anastasia’s earlier strike for Adamawa.
Delta Queens Dominate Benue Queens: Delta Queens showcased their title credentials with a convincing 2-0 win against Benue Queens. Princess Adam’s first-half brace secured the three points for Delta Queens.
Remo Stars Ladies Secure Narrow Win in South-West Derby: Remo Stars Ladies defeated Ekiti Queens 1-0 in Ikenne, with Olamide Bolaji scoring the decisive goal in a match also televised live.
South-South Derby Ends in Stalemate: Ibom Angels and Bayelsa Queens played out a goalless draw in Uyo. Despite both teams’ best efforts, neither could find a breakthrough.
Matchday Two Results Summary:
Heartland Queens 1-2 Edo Queens
Dannaz Ladies 2-0 Confluence Queens
Abia Angels 3-0 Nasarawa Amazons
Naija Ratels 1-1 Rivers Angels
FC Robo Queens 2-1 Adamawa Queens
Delta Queens 2-0 Benue Queens
Remo Stars Ladies 1-0 Ekiti Queens
Ibom Angels 0-0 Bayelsa Queens
The NWFL Premiership continues to deliver exciting football, with anticipation building for Matchday Three.
