NWFL Premiership: Robo Queens march into Super Six as Bayelsa, Nasarawa tighten grip

NWFL Premiership Matchday 16 Review: Robo Queens seal Super Six spot as Owena Mermaids, Aba Landladies and Owerri Amazons shine

Matchday 16 of the NWFL Premiership delivered decisive moments in the race for the Super Six, with FC Robo Queens confirming their playoff berth, while several sides boosted their standings with impressive wins across both groups.

In Group A, the ever-consistent Bayelsa Queens extended their lead at the summit with a composed 2-0 victory over Adamawa Queens. Goals from Sofiat Bankole (43’) and Delight Isaac (88’) ensured they climbed to 34 points, two clear at the top. Adamawa Queens, however, slipped to 7^th  place with 17 points.

In Ibadan, Edo Queens, were held to a goalless draw by already relegated Pacesetters Queens. The point was enough to move Edo Queens into 2^nd  place on 32 points, just ahead of Rivers Angels who suffered a shock 2-1 defeat in Owerri.

At the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri Heartland Queens stunned Rivers Angels with early goals from Monica Matthew (4’) and Oluebube Umejiaku (19’) before Grace Saliu (29’) pulled one back. The victory lifts Heartland Queens to 5th place with 19 points, while Rivers Angels drop to 3rd with 31 points.

In Ado Ekiti, Ekiti Queens secured a vital 2-0 win over Ibom Angels courtesy of Odun Olaleye (9’) and Joke Adeyemo (57’). The result moves Ekiti Queens into 4^th  place with 19 points, while Ibom Angels sit 6^th  with 18 points.

In Group B, The Lagos Landladies FC Robo Queens clinched their Super Six ticket with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Remo Stars Ladies. Rafiu Tosin’s 45th-minute strike proved decisive as Robo Queens maintained top spot with 35 points, while Remo Stars Ladies dropped to 4th with 24 points.

In Lafia, Nasarawa Amazons delivered one of the performances of the round, thrashing Confluence Queens 4-0. A brace from Ayatsea Hembafan (4’, 29’) alongside goals from Omotoke Ogunfuwa (32’) and Osinachi Ugbala (75’) propelled them to 2^nd  place with 29 points, leaving Confluence Queens rooted in 10th with 14 points.

In Aba, Abia Angels defeated Delta Queens 2-0 with quick-fire goals from Funmilayo Adefuye (66’) and Miracle Usani (68’). The win takes Abia Angels to 3^rd  with 27 points, while Delta Queens are 7th with 19 points.

Also in Aba, Ahudiyannem Queens impressed with a 2-0 win over Dannaz Ladies. Mary Lucky (28’, pen) and Tobi Oghenerugba (62’) found the net as they climbed to 5th place with 19 points, level with several sides but separated by goal difference. Dannaz Ladies occupy 8th spot also with 19 points.

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In Akure, Sunshine Queens dominated the South West derby, beating Osun Babes 3-0 through Moyinoluwa Owolabi (40’), Toyin Oyewale (51’) and Bunmi Adenuga (58’). Sunshine Queens now sit 6th with 19 points, while Osun Babes are 9th with 15 points.

NWFL: Premiership Matchday 16 Results

FC Robo Queens 1-0 Remo Stars Ladies

Ahudiyannem Queens 2-0 Dannaz Ladies

Nasarawa Amazons 4-0 Confluence Queens

Heartland Queens 2-1 Rivers Angels

Bayelsa Queens 2-0 Adamawa Queens

Pacesetters Queens 0-0 Edo Queens

Ekiti Queens 2-0 Ibom Angels

Sunshine Queens 3-0 Osun Babes

Abia Angels 2-0 Delta Queens