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Nasarawa Amazons, Abia Angels Secure Super Six Spots as NWFL Race Reaches Climax

The race for the Super Six in the NWFL Premiership has officially been decided, with Nasarawa Amazons and Abia Angels sealing qualification in dramatic fashion.

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Nasarawa Amazons, last season’s runners-up, confirmed their place with a game to spare after a spirited 2-1 comeback victory over Sunshine Queens in Lafia. Having fallen behind early,

Bibiana Odoh emerged as the hero, scoring a quickfire brace to turn the game around and secure all three points.

The performance highlighted the team’s resilience and big-game mentality as they return to the elite playoff stage.

For Abia Angels, it is a historic breakthrough. The club has qualified for the Super Six for the first time in its history, marking a significant milestone after narrowly missing out last season.

Their consistency and determination throughout the campaign have now been rewarded, as they join the league’s top contenders in the title-deciding round.

With these results, the Super Six lineup is now fully confirmed. In Group A, Bayelsa Queens, Rivers Angels, and Edo Queens have secured their places, underlining their dominance across the group stage.

Group B sees FC Robo Queens, Nasarawa Amazons, and Abia Angels complete the lineup, setting the stage for a highly competitive championship round.

While the title contenders are now confirmed, attention shifts to Matchday 18, where the relegation battle remains unresolved in Group B. Teams at the lower end of the table face a tense final round as they fight for survival.

As the league moves into its decisive phase, the Super Six promises high-intensity action, with established giants and emerging challengers set to battle for the 2026 crown.