The curtain raiser of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership between Confluence Queens and Edo Queens promises to be an exciting and intense matchup, brimming with a sense of revenge for women’s football enthusiasts on Saturday.
Both teams secured their spots in the season-ending Super Six in Yenagoa by finishing second in their respective groups, A and B, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter at the Samson Siasia Stadium.
Confluence Queens are making a consecutive appearance at the Super Six after finishing fourth last season, while Edo Queens have been a consistent presence in the tournament since the 2020/2021 season. This year marks their fourth straight appearance as they continue their quest for an elusive title.
The Lokoja-based outfit won seven of their 14 regular season games, matching the record of the Benin City-based Edo Queens.
However, Sabo Okala’s Confluence only suffered three losses during the regular season, compared to five losses for Moses Aduku’s Edo.
Edo Queens hold a slight edge in their head-to-head record, boasting three wins, two losses, and a draw in their last six meetings with Confluence Queens.
The last encounter between these teams at the previous Super Six in Asaba, Delta State, saw Chukwuamaka Osigwe score the decisive goal. Osigwe has since joined Edo Queens, after previously scoring three goals against her current team while with Confluence Queens in their last three matches.
As the popular saying goes, “when two elephants meet, the grass will suffer,” the Samson Siasia Stadium is sure to feel the intensity and spectacle of this high-stakes match.
Head-to-Head:
2020/2021:
- Edo Queens 1-0 Confluence Queens (Temilope Owoeye 83′)
2021/2022:
- Confluence Queens 1-1 Edo Queens (Ibinabo Georgewill 68′ – Akudo Ogbonna, penalty 19′)
2022/2023:
- Edo Queens 4-2 Confluence Queens (Joy Jerry 15′, Adaobi Okah 28′, 73′, Chioma Olise 69′ – Osigwe Chukwuamaka 7′, Peter Martha 63′)
- Confluence Queens 2-1 Edo Queens (Peter Martha 17′, Chukwuamaka Osigwe, penalty 78′ – Rebecca Ajimuda 45′)
2023 Super Six:
- Confluence Queens 1-0 Edo Queens (Chukwuamaka Osigwe 56′)
Overall Record:
- Games Played: 6
- Edo Queens Wins: 3
- Confluence Queens Wins: 2
- Draws: 1