Nasarawa Amazons, Rivers Angels Shine as NWFL Premiership Super Six Opens with Thrilling Encounters

The 2026 NWFL Premiership Super Six got off to an exciting start in Port Harcourt, with Matchday One producing dramatic results, crucial victories, and early statements from title contenders battling for Nigeria’s women’s league crown.

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Sports247 reports that the biggest upset of the opening day came as Nasarawa Amazons secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over defending champions Edo Queens.

A second-half strike from Adaobi Okah in the 61st minute proved decisive, handing the Amazons a valuable three points and an early advantage in the title race.

Hosts Rivers Angels delighted their home supporters with a thrilling 3-2 victory over FC Robo Queens in arguably the match of the day.

Grace Saliu gave Rivers Angels an early lead after just eight minutes before Oluwakemi Adegbuyi doubled the advantage in the 22nd minute.

Robo Queens responded strongly in the second half through goals from Abasiofon Uwah and Ramotalahi Kareem, leveling the contest and setting up a tense finale.

However, Adegbuyi emerged as the hero, scoring her second goal of the match in the 80th minute to secure a dramatic victory for the hosts.

In the day’s other fixture, reigning champions Bayelsa Queens were held to a 1-1 draw by impressive newcomers Abia Angels.

Harmony Chidi appeared to have put Bayelsa Queens on course for victory when she opened the scoring in the 56th minute.

However, Abia Angels responded almost immediately, with Mariam Abdulrasheed finding the equalizer just two minutes later to earn her side a memorable point on their Super Six debut.

The results leave Nasarawa Amazons and Rivers Angels as the early pace-setters after Matchday One, while Abia Angels will take confidence from their resilient display against the defending champions.

With the race for the NWFL title and Nigeria’s ticket to continental football already heating up, the opening round has set the stage for what promises to be a fiercely contested Super Six competition in Port Harcourt.

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