Defending champions Edo Queens delivered a statement victory on Thursday, ending Bayelsa Queens’ impressive 17-match unbeaten streak with a gritty 1-0 win in the NWFL Premiership Super Six playoffs in Ikenne.
The match’s decisive moment came just before halftime when substitute Goodness Osigwe – introduced in the 35th minute by tactician Moses Aduku – fired home in the 45th minute to reward her coach’s bold substitution.
The result completely reshapes the championship picture heading into Saturday’s final round:
- Edo Queens (7 points) now control their destiny – a win against Nasarawa Amazons could secure back-to-back titles
- Bayelsa Queens must regroup quickly against Naija Ratels to salvage their title dreams
- Four teams remain in contention for both the domestic crown and CAF Women’s Champions League qualification
Edo Queens’ victory keeps alive their hopes of returning to Africa’s elite competition after their 2024 fourth-place finish, while setting up a dramatic final day that will also see Remo Stars Ladies battle Rivers Angels in another high-stakes clash.
The Benin Arsenals’ tactical masterclass has ensured the NWFL title race will go down to the wire, proving once again why the Nigerian women’s league continues to deliver edge-of-the-seat drama.
