Matchday Two of the 2025/26 NWFL Premiership delivered drama, stress, and a flurry of late objectives as golf equipment throughout the nation battled for early-season momentum.
From Uyo to Ado-Ekiti, decisive moments got here within the dying minutes, shaping what was an intense spherical of fixtures.
In Lagos’ Group A, Dannaz Women and Nasarawa Amazons performed out a cagey 0–0 draw, with each side failing to transform a number of half-chances.
It was an disciplined defensive displaying from each groups, however neither might discover the breakthrough.
In Benin Metropolis, Edo Queens continued their robust begin to the season with a slim 1–0 victory over Heartland Queens, because of a Fifteenth-minute strike from Atume Doosuur. The hosts managed massive spells of the sport and held agency to say all three factors.
Uyo served late drama as Ibom Angels edged Pacesetters Queens 1–0, with Helen Daniel’s 87th-minute winner sparking celebrations on the Godswill Akpabio observe pitch. It was a well-earned win for the house aspect after sustained second-half strain.
In Ile-Ogbo, Osun Babes additionally left it late, securing a 1–0 victory over Ahudiyannem Queens through an 87th-minute penalty calmly transformed by Nofisat Tijani. The house group confirmed resilience and composure underneath strain to register their first win of the season.
Over in Ikenne, Remo Stars Women claimed a stable 1–0 win towards Abia Angels, courtesy of a Twenty fifth-minute effort from Aisha Animashaun. The Ogun-based aspect managed the sport properly and maintained their result in full time.
Asaba witnessed a goalless however hard-fought contest as Delta Queens and Sunshine Queens shared the factors in a 0–0 draw.
Probably the most dramatic end got here in Ado-Ekiti, the place Ekiti Queens held Adamawa Queens to a 1–1 draw. Mary Sunday had given Adamawa the lead within the fifty fifth minute, however a 90+2-minute personal objective by Favour Godwin ensured the hosts salvaged a degree in a tense finale.
RESULTS AT A GLANCE – MATCHDAY TWO
Dannaz Women 0–0 Nasarawa Amazons
Edo Queens 1–0 Heartland Queens (Atume Doosuur 15’)
Ibom Angels 1–0 Pacesetters Queens (Helen Daniel 87’)
Osun Babes 1–0 Ahudiyannem Queens (Nofisat Tijani 87’ pen)
Remo Stars Women 1–0 Abia Angels (Aisha Animashaun 25’)
Delta Queens 0–0 Sunshine Queens
Ekiti Queens 1–1 Adamawa Queens
Mary Sunday 55’ (ADA)
Favour Godwin OG 90+2 (EKI)
