The opening day of the 2026 NWFL Premiership Super Six delivered exactly what fans had hoped for—drama, decisive moments, outstanding individual performances, and an early glimpse into what promises to be a fiercely contested title race in Port Harcourt.
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Sports247 reports that across three entertaining fixtures, players stepped up when their teams needed them most, producing moments of quality that ultimately shaped the Matchday 1 results.
From match-winning goals to crucial saves and inspiring attacking displays, six standout performers have now emerged as nominees for the Matchday 1 Top Performer award.
Leading the nominations is Adaobi Okah of Nasarawa Amazons. The experienced forward delivered the defining moment of the opening fixture, scoring the only goal against her former club, Edo Queens, to secure a valuable victory and maximum points for the Amazons. Her composure and experience proved decisive in a tightly contested encounter.
Alongside her is teammate Udoka Unachukwu, whose commanding performance between the posts ensured the slim advantage was preserved.
The goalkeeper produced several important saves and controlled her penalty area superbly, helping Nasarawa Amazons begin their Super Six campaign with a clean sheet.
In the day’s most entertaining fixture, Abasiofon Uwah played a crucial role in Rivers Angels’ thrilling 3-2 victory over FC Robo Queens.
Her second-half strike, which was her 11th goal of the season, restored Rivers Angels’ lead and shifted momentum back in favour of the hosts.
Despite ending on the losing side, Oluwakemi Adegbuyi produced one of the standout individual displays of Matchday 1.
The forward scored a brilliant brace and remained a constant threat throughout the contest, nearly inspiring her side to a memorable comeback.
The historic contribution of Mariam Abdulrasheed also deserves recognition. Her equaliser against defending champions Bayelsa Queens secured a valuable point for Abia Angels and marked the club’s first-ever goal in a Super Six competition.
Completing the nominees is Harmony Chidi, whose goal provided the breakthrough for Bayelsa Queens. The prolific attacker remained one of the most dangerous players on the pitch and continued to underline her importance to the defending champions.
With such impressive performances already on display, the race for individual honours and the Super Six title is shaping up to be just as exciting as expected.
Fans now have the difficult task of deciding who deserves to be crowned Matchday 1 Top Performer.
