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NWFL Premiership kicks off with targets, drama and tight battles throughout 9 centres

The 2025/26 Nigeria Ladies’s Soccer League Premiership season started on a vibrant word as Matchday One produced thrilling outcomes, late winners, thrilling comebacks and a share of factors throughout 9 match venues on Wednesday.

In Lagos, Dannaz Women edged Osun Babes FC 3–2 in one of the vital entertaining fixtures of the day. Sharon Shomuyiwa gave Osun Babes an early lead within the fifteenth minute, however Fatima Sholaty levelled for Dannaz Women three minutes later. Korie Ulumma made it 2–1 within the 79th minute, earlier than Robiat Taofeeq equalised late for Osun Babes. Ajoke Akinbo, nevertheless, sealed victory for Dannaz Women within the 89th minute.

In Lafia, Nasarawa Amazons got here from behind to beat Delta Queens 2–1. Nora Davies put Delta Queens forward within the 4th minute, however targets from Imoh Jones and Hembafan Ayatsea within the fortieth and forty fifth minute accomplished the comeback.

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Adamawa Queens earned a snug 2–0 win over Pacesetter Queens in Makwada, because of targets from Ifeoma Damian and Mary Sunday.

There have been goalless attracts in Bwari and Umuahia as Naija Ratels held Ibom Angels, whereas Ahudiyannem Queens and Remo Stars Women shared the factors.

In Akure, FC Robo Queens secured a slender 1–0 win over Sunshine Queens with a decisive first-half objective from Marvellous Oladuni.

Bayelsa Queens claimed a 3–2 victory over Edo Queens in Yenagoa, in a recreation that swung backwards and forwards. Kindness Ifeanyi cancelled out Rebecca Adegbemile’s opener earlier than half-time, and Janet Akekoromowei put Bayelsa Queens forward shortly after the restart. Edo Queens fought again by way of Adanna Nwachukwu, however a late strike from Blessing Ilvieda ensured all three factors for the hosts.

In Iyamho, Confluence Queens and Abia Angels performed out a 2–2 draw. Funmilayo Adefuye opened scoring for Abia Angels within the nineteenth minute, however Akosile Mary and Blessing Sunday turned the sport round for Confluence Queens. Blessing Okon later scored to safe a degree for the guests.

Heartland Queens defeated Ekiti Queens 2–1 in Owerri after coming from behind. Amarachi Okoronkwo scored first for Ekiti Queens earlier than Heartland Queens responded with targets from Chizoba Johnson and Emmanuella James.

Matchday One has set the tone for what guarantees to be an thrilling NWFL Premiership season, with groups already displaying intent, resilience and attacking aptitude.

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