Edo Queens brought Bayelsa Queens’ 17-game unbeaten streak to a dramatic end with a 1–0 win on Matchday Four of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six Playoffs on Thursday in Ikenne.
The tightly fought encounter was decided by a 45th-minute goal from substitute Goodness Osigwe, who had only just come on for Ijeoma Okeke in the 35th minute.
Her quick impact justified head coach Moses Aduku’s tactical switch.
With the win, Edo Queens moved to seven points from four matches, keeping their hopes alive for a title defense heading into the final round of fixtures on Saturday.
A win against Nasarawa Amazons could seal the crown for the Benin-based side, depending on results elsewhere.
The reigning champions are also eyeing a return to the CAF Women’s Champions League, after securing fourth place at the 2024 edition.
Bayelsa Queens, who had cruised through the regular season and early Super Six games without defeat, now face a must-win situation against Naija Ratels FC if they are to remain in contention.
Meanwhile, Remo Stars Ladies and Rivers Angels are still in the mix and will go head-to-head in another high-stakes clash.
