Bayelsa Queens and FC Robo Queens finished first in Groups A and B respectively after the conclusion of Match Day 9 in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership.

Both teams secured 21 points each, highlighting consistent performances across the first round, with a total of 29 goals scored across matches, underscoring the growing competitiveness of the league.

In Yenagoa, Bayelsa Queens defeated Ekiti Queens 2-0 thanks to goals from Sofiat Bankole and Delight Isaac, leaving Ekiti Queens in sixth place in Group A.

Rivers Angels edged Edo Queens 2-1 at home, with Abasiofon Uwah scoring twice, including a penalty, while Atume Doosuur pulled one back for Edo Queens, who now sit third with 18 points.

In Makurdi, Adamawa Queens beat Heartland Queens 2-1, with Omon Afensimi scoring twice and an own goal by Immaculate Paul briefly equalising; Adamawa move to fourth with 13 points, Heartland remain fifth with 11.

In Abuja, Naija Ratels secured a narrow 1-0 win over Pacesetter Queens via Omeje Chukwube, moving to five points, while Pacesetter remain bottom of the table with one point from eight matches.

Nasarawa Queens shocked FC Robo Queens 4-3 in Lafia, conceding four goals in the first 46 minutes, but Robo Queens still finish top of Group B with 21 points despite the heavy defeat.

Remo Stars Ladies defeated Dannaz Ladies 3-0 in Lagos, with Aishat Animashaun scoring twice and Daniella Fagbenro adding a third, solidifying Remo Stars’ second place in Group B with 18 points.

The first-ever Abia derby saw Abia Angels defeat Ahudiyannem Queens 6-2 in Aba, with Winner David scoring a first-half hat-trick and Blessing Saleh and Obianuju Akwubo adding goals to secure a historic victory.

Delta Queens and Osun Babes shared spoils in Oshogbo, finishing 1-1, while Confluence Queens and Sunshine Queens played out a goalless draw in Iyamho, leaving Confluence ninth with six points and Sunshine fifth with 11. 

(NAN)