2024 NWFL Premiership Super Six: Bayelsa Queens vs Nasarawa Amazons Preview

The second matchday of the 2024 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six gets underway at Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenegoa, featuring a mouthwatering clash between hosts Bayelsa Queens and Nasarawa Amazons on Monday.

Following Sunday’s rest after the opening matchday, all six teams are set to return to action as the first three games produced a win and two draws, setting the stage for a fine continuation of the playoff.

Bayelsa Queens began their Super Six campaign with a 1-1 draw against Rivers Angels in a South-South derby. Fehintola Mabokanje’s opener for Bayelsa Queens was canceled out by a goal from Rita Peter, resulting in a tightly contested draw.

Nasarawa Amazons, on the other hand, played out a goalless draw with Heartland Queens. It was a tight contest involving two teams from the same group during the regular season (Group A), leaving both sides eager for a win to boost their standings.

A victory in this match would be highly beneficial for either team in their quest to reclaim the league title. Bayelsa Queens have the advantage in head-to-head encounters with Nasarawa Amazons, having won both of their last two league meetings.

In the 2020/2021 season, Bayelsa Queens edged Nasarawa Amazons 2-1, with goals from Anjor Mary and Joy Bokiri. Their last meeting, in the final game of the 2021/2022 NWFL Premiership Super Six, also ended in a 2-1 win for Bayelsa Queens, with Gift Monday scoring a brace to secure the league title for the then Moses Aduku-led side.

Given this record, bookmakers favour Bayelsa Queens, but the match is expected to be a tough contest. The winner will significantly strengthen their position and resolve to win the league title.

Head-to-Head Record

2020/2021 Season:

  • Nasarawa Amazons 1-2 Bayelsa Queens
    • Goals: Amarachi Okoronkwo 55′ (Nasarawa Amazons); Anjor Mary 24′, Joy Bokiri 55′ (Bayelsa Queens)

2022 Super Six:

  • Bayelsa Queens 2-1 Nasarawa Amazons
    • Goals: Gift Monday 1′, 24′ (Bayelsa Queens); Bashirat Amoo 18′ (Nasarawa Amazons)

Overall Record:

  • Games Played: 2
  • Bayelsa Queens Wins: 2
  • Nasarawa Amazons Wins: 0
  • Draws: 0

Bayelsa Queens will be looking to maintain their dominance, while Nasarawa Amazons will aim to break the trend and secure their first win in this encounter.