Matchday 3 of the 2025 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Super 6 lived up to its promise of drama, goals, and title-shifting moments. The standout clash saw Bayelsa Queens bring a fiery end to Remo Stars Ladies’ dream debut in the tournament, while Edo Queens and Nasarawa Amazons revived their championship aspirations.
Bayelsa Queens Deliver Statement Victory Over Remo Stars
Bayelsa Queens came into Matchday 3 with a clear goal — defeat table-toppers Remo Stars Ladies and take charge of the title race. The Prosperity Girls didn’t waste time making their intentions known. By the 25th minute, they were already two goals up.
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Chinwe Akabike opened the scoring in the 12th minute, and just 13 minutes later, Sefiat Idris doubled their advantage. Their well-organized defense and tactical discipline ensured that Remo Stars had no room to respond, as Bayelsa cruised to a crucial 2–0 win. Now unbeaten across the regular season and the Super 6, the Prosperity Girls are looking more and more like the team to beat.
Edo Queens Keep Title Hopes Alive With Naija Ratels Rout
Earlier in the day, Edo Queens, the defending champions, got their campaign back on track with a confident 2–0 win over Naija Ratels, who have yet to register a single point in the tournament.
Emem Essien was the star of the match, scoring a quick-fire brace in the 20th and 22nd minutes. Naija Ratels, despite a spirited effort, struggled to keep up with the pace and composure of the reigning champions. With three straight losses, the Ratels are now officially out of title contention.
Nasarawa Amazons Dent Rivers Angels’ Title Hopes
In the second match of the day, Nasarawa Amazons showed they still have plenty of fight left. A brilliant brace from Janet Akekoromowei (24’, 30’) proved to be the difference as they edged past Rivers Angels, one of the tournament’s former favourites.
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Although Catherine Kenneth pulled one back for Rivers Angels in the 79th minute, it was too little, too late. The result puts Rivers Angels out of realistic contention, while Nasarawa Amazons join Bayelsa Queens at the top of the leaderboard with momentum on their side.
NWFL Super 6 Table Outlook After Matchday 3
With the dust settling from Matchday 3, here’s how the title race is shaping up:
- Bayelsa Queens—Unbeaten, now top of the table
- Nasarawa Amazons—Gaining ground with strong performances
- Remo Stars Ladies— Still in the hunt, but need a big comeback
- Edo Queens—sitting on 4 points, outside contenders
- Rivers Angels & Naija Ratels—Officially out of the title race
What’s Next? Matchday 4 Set to Decide Finalists
All roads now lead to Matchday 4 on Thursday, where the stakes couldn’t be higher. Bayelsa Queens and Nasarawa Amazons are in pole position, but Edo Queens and Remo Stars Ladies will be fighting hard to stay in the race.
As the saying goes, “It’s not over until it’s over.” And in this season’s NWFL Super 6, anything can still happen.
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