It was an entertaining day in the Nigeria Women Football League as the NWFL Matchday 7 delivered high-scoring action across two centres, with Rivers Angels and Bayelsa Queens showing why they are among the giants of the women’s game.
The Wednesday fixtures produced two impressive away wins, five strong home victories, and two hard-fought draws, highlighting the competitive spirit and quality on display across the league, Footballrover reports.
NWFL Matchday 7 at a Glance
Rivers Angels 5-0 Heartland Queens
Rivers Angels delivered a commanding performance at home, dismantling Heartland Queens 5–0 in Port Harcourt.
Ramotalahi Kareem stole the show with a stunning hat-trick, finding the back of the net twice in 33 minutes before completing her hat-trick in the 58th minute.
Abasiofon Uwah also impressed, contributing a brace with goals in the 22nd and 38th minutes.
From the first whistle, Jewels of Rivers dominated proceedings, leaving the Owerri Queens struggling to gain a foothold in the game.
Delta Queens 0–1 Abia Angels
In Asaba, Abia Angels returned home smiling after a hard-fought away victory in Asaba.
Blessing Okon proved to be the difference, striking in the 55th minute to hand Delta Queens a narrow defeat despite a spirited second-half push from the hosts.
Osun Babes 0–0 Sunshine Queens
There was nothing to separate both sides in Ile-Ogbo, as Osun Babes and Sunshine Queens cancelled each other out.
Chances came and went, but solid defensive organisation ensured the points were shared.
Remo Stars Ladies 1–0 FC Robo Queens
Remo Stars Ladies made home advantage count in Ikenne.
Cynthia Mega’s 73rd-minute strike settled a tense encounter, giving the hosts all three points against a stubborn FC Robo Queens side.
Confluence Queens 1–1 Nasarawa Amazons
Confluence Queens thought they had done enough after Seember Emmanuel opened the scoring in the 19th minute in Iyahmo.
However, Nasarawa Amazons showed their resilience, with Omotoke Ogunfuwa netting a dramatic late equaliser in the 88th minute.
Adamawa Queens 1–4 Bayelsa Queens
Bayelsa Queens delivered one of the standout performances of the day, blowing Adamawa Queens away in Makwada.
Goals from Blessing Ilivieda, Janet Akekoromowei, and a brace by Kindness Ifeanyi sealed an emphatic away win, despite Omo Afensemi briefly drawing Adamawa level early on.
Edo Queens 2–1 Pacesetter Queens
Edo Queens edged a competitive contest in Benin City. Saidat Adeniyi struck early before Pacesetter Queens responded through Aminat Adebisi.
The decisive moment came in the 58th minute when Doosuur Atume fired home the winner.
Ibom Angels 2–1 Ekiti Queens
Ibom Angels thrilled the home fans in Uyo with a late winner.
After early goals from Happiness Agboye and Seun Fakunle kept things level, Wami Georgeline stepped up in the 80th minute to secure maximum points.
Dannaz Ladies 2–1 Ahudiyannem Queens
Late drama defined the clash in Lagos. Amarachi Anusillem opened the scoring before Chizaram Onyenze restored parity.
Just three minutes from time, Adewunmi Akintola produced the decisive goal to hand Dannaz Ladies a vital victory.
NWFL Matchday 7 Full Results
Rivers Angels 5-0 Heartland Queens
Delta Queens 0–1 Abia Angels
Osun Babes 0–0 Sunshine Queens
Remo Stars Ladies 1–0 FC Robo Queens
Confluence Queens 1–1 Nasarawa Amazons
Adamawa Queens 1–4 Bayelsa Queens
Edo Queens 2–1 Pacesetter Queens
Ibom Angels 2–1 Ekiti Queens
Dannaz Ladies 2–1 Ahudiyannem Queens
Another eventful round in the NWFL, with fine margins once again shaping the table and setting the tone for an intriguing run of fixtures ahead.
Bayelsa Queens remain top of Group A with 18 points. Rivers Angels are three points behind, level on points with third-placed Edo Queens.
In Group B, FC Robo stay top with 18 points despite their defeat. Nasarawa Amazons trail by three points, while Remo Ladies sit third with 12 points.
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Last Updated on January 22, 2026 12:35 pm by footballrover











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