The 2024/2025 Nigeria Girls Soccer League (NWFL) season kicks off on Wednesday, 15 January 2025, with thrilling matches throughout eight centres. The opening day guarantees thrilling motion, highlighted by two South-South derbies and different intriguing fixtures as groups goal for early momentum.
On this article, eSporty’s Nsikakabasi Akpan presents preview and predictions for 2025 NWFL matchday one matches.
Group A Matches
Edo Queens vs Abia Angels – Benin Metropolis
Defending champions Edo Queens host Abia Angels within the official Star Match on the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, broadcast dwell on NTA and Startimes.
Edo Queens, led by coach Moses Aduku, will look to construct on their profitable marketing campaign final season, which included successful the league and reaching the CAF Girls’s Champions League ultimate. In distinction, Abia Angels, underneath new coach Adanna Nwaneri, goal to enhance after narrowly avoiding relegation final season.
Prediction: Edo Queens to win, however Abia Angels could show cussed opponents.
Ekiti Queens vs Heartland Queens – Ado Ekiti
On the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, Ekiti Queens face Heartland Queens for the primary time in top-flight historical past. Ekiti Queens hope to keep away from one other relegation battle underneath new coach Jacob Vandhi, whereas Heartland Queens goal to construct on their shock Tremendous Six qualification final season.
Prediction: A detailed match with Heartland Queens edging it.
Confluence Queens vs Remo Stars Women – Anyigba
Confluence Queens, Tremendous Six contenders final season, host Remo Stars Women on the Anyigba Metropolis Stadium. Remo Stars had a promising debut marketing campaign and have proven good type in pre-season tournaments just like the Sheroes Cup.
Prediction: A draw, with each groups showcasing attacking soccer.
Nasarawa Amazons vs Dannaz Women – Lafia
Nasarawa Amazons kick off their marketing campaign in opposition to Dannaz Women at Lafia Metropolis Stadium. The Amazons, prime finishers in Group A final season, are decided to reclaim their dominance. Dannaz Women, coming into their second season, will search to make a powerful impression.
Prediction: Nasarawa Amazons to win comfortably.
Group B Matches
Rivers Angels vs Ibom Angels – Port Harcourt
Rivers Angels, runners-up within the Tremendous Six final season, face newly promoted Ibom Angels in a South-South derby. With coach Tosan Blankson on the helm, Rivers Angels goal to go one step additional this season. Ibom Angels, led by Edwin Okon, will give attention to sustaining their top-flight standing.
Prediction: Rivers Angels are favourites however a compact Ibom Angels squad will probably be onerous to interrupt.
Adamawa Queens vs Naija Ratels FC – Gombe
In a Northern derby, Adamawa Queens host Naija Ratels on the Pantami Stadium. Each groups completed stage on factors final season, however Adamawa Queens will goal to repeat their 2-0 victory from their final assembly.
Prediction: Adamawa Queens to edge a slender win.
Benue Queens vs FC Robo Queens – Lafia
Newly promoted Benue Queens tackle skilled campaigners FC Robo Queens. Whereas Benue Queens goal for a powerful debut underneath coach Liadi Bashiru, FC Robo Queens will probably be decided to safe early factors of their quest for a league title.
Prediction: FC Robo Queens to win, however Benue Queens might shock.
Bayelsa Queens vs Delta Queens – Yenagoa
The second South-South derby of Matchday 1 pits Bayelsa Queens in opposition to Delta Queens on the Samson Siasia Stadium. Each groups, underneath new coaches, will look to start out their campaigns on a excessive observe.
Prediction: A tightly contested draw, with either side sharing the spoils.
Thrilling Begin to the Season
The 2024/2025 NWFL Premiership season guarantees an action-packed opening day. Followers can count on intense rivalries, recent matchups, and a glimpse of what the season holds for the competing groups.
