Matchday Two of the 2024/25 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL round 2) Premiership delivered thrilling encounters, stunning results, and standout performances across various venues.
Edo Queens pulled off a hard-fought win over Heartland Queens, while Abia Angels showed off their attacking firepower with an emphatic victory, Footballrover reports.
Meanwhile, Rivers Angels, one of the league’s top contenders, were held to a frustrating draw.
Edo Queens triumph as Abia Angels shine through
Edo Queens have continued their NWFL Round 2 campaign with a 2-1 victory over Heartland Queens.
Osigwe Goodness proved to be the hero, netting twice to secure the win, despite Mathew Monica’s equaliser early in the second half for the Owerri-based side.
Abia Angels, on the other hand, put on a commanding display against Nasarawa Amazons, sealing a comfortable 3-0 win.
Goals from Merrit Offor, Dorothy Eshiet, and Chiamaka Ojilafor ensured the Angels dominated from start to finish.
Rivers Angels, who were aiming to build momentum in the Nigerian League after signing 14 new players and a new top head coach, were left disappointed after a 1-1 draw with Naija Ratels.
Chisom Nwachukwu opened the scoring for the Garden City ladies, but Oladeji Oluwabunmi responded quickly to deny them all three points.
Other key highlights from NWFL round 2
Dannaz Ladies stay perfect: Dannaz Ladies secured a 2-0 win over Confluence Queens, with early goals from Zainab Raji and Omotoke Ogunfuwa ensuring a smooth victory.
FC Robo’s late show: A dramatic 90th-minute goal from Opeyemi Ajakaye handed FC Robo Queens a 2-1 win over Adamawa Queens after coming from behind.
Delta Queens’ commanding performance: A brace from Princess Adam powered Delta Queens to a 2-0 victory over Benue Queens.
Remo Stars edge Ekiti Queens: Olamide Bolaji’s 52nd-minute strike secured a narrow 1-0 win for Remo Stars Ladies.
Stalemate in Uyo: Ibom Angels and Bayelsa Queens played out a goalless draw in a tightly contested match.
NWFL round 2 results at a glance
– 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
GROUP A: Edo Queens and Remo Stars share top spot after two matches
GROUP B: FC Robo Queens lead, while other teams battle for points
Reigning champions Edo Queens and FC Robo Queens continue to assert their dominance, sitting at the top of Group A and B, respectively, following exciting encounters on matchday two of the 2024/2025 NWFL Premiership.
The Nigerian League continues to produce exciting moments as the NWFL Round 2 results leave fans looking forward to the next round of fixtures.
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