The second title-deciding clash on the final matchday of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six will see Heartland Queens take on former league winners, Rivers Angels, at the Nembe City Stadium in Nembe, Bayelsa State, on Sunday.
Women’s football enthusiasts will be focused on the two key venues where the title will be decided in dramatic season-ending encounters in Yenegoa and Nembe City.
Second-placed Rivers Angels, led by Ogbonda Whyte, hope to defeat Obi Ogbala’s Heartland to stand a chance of reclaiming the league title if Edo Queens and Bayelsa Queens falter in Yenegoa.
The Jewels of Rivers, alongside Bayelsa’s Prosperity Girls, are yet to taste defeat at the 2023/2024 Super Six, maintaining four-game unbeaten streaks after both lost their final regular season games to Ekiti Queens and FC Robo Queens, respectively.
Heartland Queens, who surprisingly forced hosts Bayelsa Queens to a 0-0 draw in their last game, will hope to replicate the same feat against another South-South side aiming to win the league title.
Irrespective of the result here, the Owerri-based outfit will hold their heads high after their maiden appearance at the Super Six.
For the first time in recent NWFL history, the league title is being decided on the final matchday, signifying the competitive nature of an unpredictable season that started with a 0-0 draw between holders Delta Queens and debutants Ekiti Queens in Ado Ekiti.
Head-to-Head Record
Heartland Queens are searching for their first win over Rivers Angels in their last four games, a feat they hope to achieve after their latest stunning draw with Bayelsa Queens.
The Port Harcourt-based Rivers Angels have a superior head-to-head record with three wins from the last four meetings. The last two encounters between both sides saw a goal from Chiamaka Okwuchukwu during the 2022/2023 campaign.
Recent Previous Meetings:
- 2018/2019 NWPL:
- Rivers Angels 4-0 Heartland Queens
- Heartland Queens 0-1 Rivers Angels
- 2022/2023 NWFL Premiership:
- Heartland Queens 0-0 Rivers Angels
- Rivers Angels 1-0 Heartland Queens
- Goal: Chiamaka Okwuchukwu 62′ (Rivers Angels)
Overall Record:
- Games Played: 4
- Heartland Queens Wins: 0
- Rivers Angels Wins: 3
- Draws: 1
With a competitive season culminating in a thrilling final matchday, both teams will be eager to end on a high note, making this encounter a must-watch for NWFL fans.