With the curtain gradually drawing on the 2023/2024 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership regular season, the stakes soar higher as teams fiercely vie for the remaining five coveted slots in the season-ending Super Six showdown.
In a dramatic turn of events, Nasarawa Amazons clinched the inaugural Super Six spot in the previous Matchday 12, injecting a surge of anticipation into the league, just before the celebratory pause for the Eid Mubarak festivities.
For Matchday 13, the stage is set ablaze with two scintillating encounters: the South-South derby ignites in Port Harcourt as Rivers Angels lock horns with Bayelsa Queens, while the high-stakes South West Derby unfolds between Sunshine Queens and Ekiti Queens.
Group A:
Heartland Queens vs Naija Ratels FC
Heartland Queens, fueled by their quest for a maiden Super Six qualification, brace for a showdown against Naija Ratels FC. A triumph here could potentially solidify their slot, contingent upon outcomes elsewhere. However, a setback in their previous encounter against Confluence Queens snapped their four-match unbeaten streak, amplifying the tension surrounding this crucial clash.
Abia Angels vs Confluence Queens
Confluence Queens march into Abia Angels’ territory, driven by their unwavering resolve to secure a Super Six berth. Unscathed in their last three outings, with two wins and a draw under their belt, the visitors aim to extend their momentum. Meanwhile, Abia Angels, already out of contention for the Super Six, seek redemption from a streak of four winless matches.
Royal Queens vs Dannaz Ladies
Royal Queens, teetering perilously close to the brink of relegation, urgently need to amass points in their battle for survival. Conversely, Dannaz Ladies, enjoying a spirited debut season, eye a victory to consolidate their position in the top flight. With both sides fueled by contrasting aspirations, expect a fiercely contested duel.
Nasarawa Amazons vs Adamawa Queens
Having already secured a coveted spot in the Super Six, Nasarawa Amazons shift their focus to preparations for the forthcoming title-deciding showdown. In a clash against Adamawa Queens, the Solid Miners aim to maintain their winning momentum. However, the visiting Adamawa Queens harbor ambitions of a late surge to clinch a Super Six berth, banking on their recent unbeaten streak.
Group B:
Edo Queens vs Remo Stars Ladies
In a tantalizing showdown, Edo Queens seek redemption against Remo Stars, led by their former coach, Wemimo Matthew. With both sides eyeing a Super Six berth, every moment brims with intensity and significance. Edo Queens, buoyed by their aspirations, aim to capitalize on home advantage to bolster their chances of qualification.
Sunshine Queens vs Ekiti Queens
The South West neighbors lock horns in a pivotal clash laden with relegation implications. Separated by a solitary point in the battle for survival, both sides vie desperately for a favorable outcome. Sunshine Queens, determined to extend their fight until the final Matchday, confront Ekiti Queens in a contest fraught with tension and significance.
FC Robo Queens vs Delta Queens
As the race for the final Super Six spot intensifies, FC Robo Queens and Delta Queens engage in a clash brimming with suspense. With victory for either side potentially hinging on Edo Queens’ outcome, the stage is set for a captivating encounter that could shape the fate of the qualification race.
Rivers Angels vs Bayelsa Queens
The marquee fixture of the Matchday unfolds as Rivers Angels and Bayelsa Queens collide in a highly anticipated South-South derby. With Super Six aspirations on the line, both sides vie for supremacy in a contest charged with fervor and anticipation. Expect fireworks as the outcome of this clash holds the key to Super Six qualification aspirations.
As the league reaches its crescendo, anticipation mounts for the emergence of more qualifiers alongside Nasarawa Amazons for the Super Six showdown at the conclusion of Matchday 13.