The battle for supremacy in Nigerian women’s football is underway, and after two fiercely contested rounds at the NWFL Super 6 in Ikenne, Ogun State, Remo Stars Ladies have emerged as early pace-setters, proving their underdog status is no barrier to brilliance.
In what has been a dream start for the hosts, Remo Stars Ladies claimed their second straight win on Monday by narrowly defeating Naija Ratels 1-0. The difference came early in the tie, with Bolaji Olamide’s 14th-minute goal separating both sides. That strike not only sealed victory but also underlined the team’s defensive solidity and rising confidence.
Their campaign began with an upset over reigning champions Edo Queens, and now with two wins out of two, they sit atop the standings with 6 points, looking like genuine contenders for the NWFL title.
Matchday 2 Recap: Drama, Penalties, and Former Club Heartbreaks
Elsewhere, fans were treated to an entertaining clash between Bayelsa Queens and Nasarawa Amazons, which ended in a 1-1 stalemate. Jenat Akekeromowei gave Nasarawa the lead from the penalty spot in the 56th minute — her second goal of the tournament — before substitute Dooshima Tarnum, facing her former club, silenced her old teammates with a 62nd-minute equalizer.
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The third fixture of the day saw another draw as Rivers Angels and Edo Queens shared the spoils. Edo Queens took the lead in the 26th minute through Emem Essien, but a 38th-minute own goal by Valentina Uroko brought Rivers Angels back into the contest. Despite both sides pressing for a winner, the scoreline remained 1-1 at full time.
Table After Matchday 2:
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remo Stars Ladies | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 6 |
| Bayelsa Queens | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Nasarawa Amazons | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Rivers Angels | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Edo Queens | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Naija Ratels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
Looking Ahead: Matchday 3 Fixtures
With matchday 3 kicking off this morning, the pressure is mounting. Remo Stars Ladies are now the team to beat, but Bayelsa Queens and Nasarawa Amazons are close behind. For Edo Queens and Naija Ratels, the time is now to bounce back or risk falling completely out of contention.
Stay with Awijare News as we continue to bring you exclusive coverage, match reports, and analysis from the NWFL Super 6.
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