Explore the statistics behind the Nigeria Women Football League Premiership after the end of the second stanza last Wednesday.
Following a fiercely contested regular campaign, six teams have secured their spots in the 2024/25 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six Playoffs, set to take place in Ikenne.
The qualified teams are reigning champions Edo Queens, Remo Stars Ladies, Nasarawa Amazons, Bayelsa Queens, Rivers Angels, and Naija Ratels.
The regular season delivered thrilling encounters, standout performances, and remarkable statistics. Here, we take a look at a range of interesting facts and figures underpinning the just-concluded campaign:
1 – Bayelsa Queens finished the season as the only unbeaten team, winning 10 games and drawing 4. Unbeaten run!
2 – Benue Queens and Confluence Queens suffered the highest number of defeats, with 11 each. Most losses!
5 – Naija Ratels recorded the most draws (5) in their 14 matches. Most draws!
5 – Benue Queens ended the season with just 5 points. Lowest garnered points.
5 – Only five fixtures ended in 0-0 draws, during the season. They are Ibom Angels vs. Bayelsa Queens, Heartland Queens vs. Abia Angels, Heartland vs. Dannaz Ladies, Confluence Queens vs. Dannaz Ladies, and Naija Ratels vs. Bayelsa Queens
8 – Hat-tricks: Eight hat-tricks were scored. Notably, Mary Lucky (Abia Angels) and Mary Moses (Rivers Angels) netted two each. Other hat-trick scorers were Afensimi Omon (Adamawa Queens), Kafayat Bashiru (Remo Stars Ladies), Opeyemi Ajakaye (FC Robo Queens), and Jenat Akekeromowei (Nasarawa Amazons).
9 – Matchday 9 saw FC Robo Queens demolish Benue Queens 8–1, the highest-scoring game of the season.
11 – Most wins: Edo Queens claimed the most victories with 11 wins from 14 matches.
14 – Remo Stars’ Olamide Bolaji led the scoring chart with 14 goals. Leading scorer!
19 – Nineteen matches ended in stalemates. Total draws!
23 – Away wins: Twenty-three away victories were recorded.
31 – Most goals scored: FC Robo Queens boasted the league’s most prolific attack, netting 31 goals.
35 – Most points: Edo Queens topped the standings with 35 points, edging Bayelsa Queens by one point to finish as Group A leaders.
40 – Debutants Benue Queens conceded the most goals, allowing 40 in 14 games.
70 – Seventy matches were won by the home teams.
112 – Total matches: The regular season comprised 112 matches, played over 14 matchdays.
As the NWFL Premiership shifts to the Super Six phase, anticipation builds for a thrilling finale to an already exciting season.