NWFL Week 2 Review: Edo Queens continue to defend their title, Rivers Angels maintain their lead with away points, Ibom Angels draw at home

The 2024/25 Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premier League also continued with exciting moments on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, with the second match.

In this report, Nsikakabasi Akpan of eSporty provides a comprehensive summary of the NWFL Week 2 matches.

Defending champions Edo Queens won a hard-fought 2-1 away to Heartland Queens at Owerri. Goodness Osigwe was the hero for Edo Queens, scoring twice in the 40th and 70th minutes, while Monica Mathew’s goal in the 48th minute brought a consolation for Heartland Queens.

Dannaz Ladies sealed the victory with a convincing 2-0. victory over Confluence Queens. First-half goals from Zainab Ragi and Omotoke Ogunfowa helped the home side take all three points. A first-ever win for the debutant NWFL side. Lagos In the

match, Abia Angels comfortably defeated Nasarawa Amazons 3-0 with goals from Merrit Offor, Dorothy Eshiet and Chiamaka Ojilafor. The Angels played with composure and took full advantage of the weaknesses in the Nasarawa defence. Umuahia Rattles and Rivers Angels played out a 1-1 draw in a match that was broadcast live on NTA Sports and StarTimes. Rivers Angels took the lead shortly after half-time through Chisom Nwachukwu but Oladeji Oluwabunmi equalised in the 50th minute.

NaijaFC Robo Queens defeated Adamawa Queens 2-1 in

thanks to a goal from Favor Nkwocha in the second half and Opeyemi Ajakaye. Tarfa Anastasia had earlier scored for Adamawa. Lagos Queens showed their dominance as they won 2-0 against

Delta Queens thanks to a first-half brace from Princess Adam, solidifying their status as title contenders. Benue Remo Stars Ladies defeated

Queens 1-0 in Ekiti with Ikenne scoring the winning goal in the match which was also live streamed. Olamide BolajiIbom Angels and

Queens shared the points in Bayelsa in a goalless draw. Despite spirited play from both sides, neither team was able to break the deadlock. UyoResults of the second match:

Heartland Queens 1:2 Edo Queens

• Dannaz Ladies 2:0 Confluence Queens
• Abia Angels 3: 0 Nasarawa Amazons
• Rattles 1:1 Rivers Angels
• NaijaFC Robot Queens 2:1 Adamawa Queens
• Queens 2:0
• Delta QueensBenueRemo Stars Ladies 1-0
• QueensEkitiIbom Angels 0-0
• QueensBayelsaThe NWFL Premier League continues to entertain fans across the country and the third match is set to bring more drama and excitement.*)