Matchday 6 of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership delivered everything that makes the league special: goals across all venues, unexpected upsets, statement wins and a reminder that reputation means nothing once the whistle blows.
While Bayelsa Queens and FC Robo Queens maintained their perfect starts to the season, the biggest talking point of the matchday came from the Mobolaji Arena Onikan Waterfront, where Confluence Queens of Kogi produced a stunning 3-0 victory over Dannaz Ladies in a result that shocked bookmakers, fans and neutrals alike.
Every match venue recorded at least one goal, underlining the competitive balance of the league even as Pacesetter Queens and Ahidiayannem Queens continue to search for their first wins of the season.
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Pacesetter Queens 0 Ekiti Queens 2
Ekiti Queens showed composure and tactical discipline in Ibadan to claim all three points at the Lekan Salami Stadium. Zainab Ismail opened the scoring in the 24th minute before Winifred Eyebhoria sealed the win late on.
Pacesetter Queens missed a crucial penalty in the second half, a moment that summed up their difficult start to the campaign. Ekiti Queens now sit fifth in Group A with seven points, while Pacesetter remain rooted at the bottom.
Goals: Zainab Ismail, 24; Winifred Eyebhoria, 84
Ahidiayannem Queens 0 Delta Queens 1
Delta Queens continued their steady rise with a narrow away victory in Umuahia. The result pushed them into third place in the group standings, while Ahidiayannem Queens remain winless and are still searching for their first goal of the season.
Despite showing improved organisation, the hosts lacked the cutting edge needed to change their fortunes.
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Nasarawa Amazons 2 Osun Babes 0
Nasarawa Amazons returned to winning ways at home in emphatic fashion in Lafia, scoring twice within the opening 13 minutes to settle the contest early.
Farikikyen Moses struck first before Ayowunmi Omosuyi doubled the advantage with a superb free kick. The win takes Nasarawa Amazons to 14 points and keeps them firmly in the Super 6 conversation.
Goals Farikikyen Moses 3 Ayowunmi Omosuyi 13
Dannaz Ladies 0 Confluence Queens 3
The shock of the matchday unfolded in Lagos, where Confluence Queens dismantled Dannaz Ladies with a ruthless second-half display.
Sunday Blessing broke the deadlock before Emmanuel Sember struck twice to complete a famous victory. The result lifts Confluence Queens up to eighth place and sends a strong message that they are no pushovers.
Goals Sunday Blessing 55 Emmanuel Sember, 75, 95
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Abia Angels 0 FC Robo Queens 2
FC Robo Queens continued their flawless run with a professional away win in Aba. Oluwakemi Adegbuyi opened the scoring in the first half before Tosin Rafiu sealed the result late on.
Six matches, six wins and 18 points underline Robo Queens’ dominance as Abia Angels slipped down the table despite a spirited showing.
Goals: Oluwakemi Adegbuyi 24 Tosin Rafiu 78
Sunshine Queens 1 Remo Stars Ladies 1
Honours were shared in the Southwest derby in Akure as both sides cancelled each other out.
Similoluwa Okesiji gave Remo Stars Ladies the lead before Misturat Olamilekan restored parity for Sunshine Queens. The draw keeps Remo Stars Ladies fourth, while Sunshine Queens remain seventh.
Goals: Similoluwa Okesiji 50, Misturat Olamilekan 60
Naija Ratels 0 Edo Queens 3
Edo Queens delivered a commanding away performance in Abuja to deepen Naija Ratels’ struggles at home.
Doosuur Atume opened the scoring before Mary Mamudu made an instant impact off the bench. Precious Oscar added a late third to cap a dominant display that lifts Edo Queens to second place on the log.
Goals: Doosuur Atume, 45; Mary Mamudu, 62; Precious Oscar, 86
Bayelsa Queens 2 Rivers Angels 0
In the headline fixture Bayelsa Queens proved their championship credentials with a composed victory over Rivers Angels in Ozoro.
Janet Akekoromowei struck a stunning opener before Kindness Ifeanyi Chinaza added a second. Even a late red card could not derail the defending champions as they tightened their grip on top spot in Group A.
Goals: Janet Akekoromowei, 26; Kindness Ifeanyi Chinaza, 33
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Heartland Queens 2 Ibom Angels 0
Heartland Queens made full use of home advantage in Owerri with a convincing win over Ibom Angels.
Oluebube Umejiaku and Onyinyechi Kalu found the net as the Landladies climbed to fourth on the table, while Ibom Angels suffered back-to-back defeats.
Goals: Oluebube Umejiaku 27, Onyinyechi Kalu 45.
