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NWFL Premiership Golden Boot Race: Atume Doosuur Leads Uwah, Adegbuyi Ahead of Super Six

Atume Doosuur will head into the NWFL Premiership Super Six with the Golden Boot race still firmly in her hands after finishing the regular season as the league’s leading scorer.

The Edo Queens forward maintained top spot on the scorers’ chart with 12 goals after Matchday 18, re-establishing a two-goal lead over Rivers Angels striker Abasiofon Uwah, who remains her closest challenger on 10 goals.

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While Doosuur and Uwah continue to dominate the conversation at the top, FC Robo Queens star Oluwakemi Adegbuyi made a strong late surge to end the regular campaign with eight goals, keeping herself within touching distance ahead of the decisive Super Six showdown.

The race for individual glory has added another layer of excitement to an already thrilling NWFL season, with several forwards still capable of making a final push once the championship playoffs begin.

FC Robo Queens also boast two other names among the leading scorers, with Ajakaye Opeyemi and Rafiu Tosin both on six goals, underlining the club’s attacking strength this season.

Other players tied on six goals include Hembafan Ayatsea of Nasarawa Amazons, Bayelsa Queens forward Ifeanyi Kindness, Adamawa Queens striker Ifeoma Damian, and Abia Angels’ Onajite Winner.

With the regular season now concluded, attention shifts to the Super Six where the league title, continental tickets, and the coveted Golden Boot award will all be decided in what promises to be a thrilling finale to the 2025/2026 NWFL Premiership campaign.