As the 2024/25 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six progresses to Matchday 2, the spotlight turns to a high-stakes showdown between two of the league’s heavyweights—Nasarawa Amazons and Bayelsa Queens on Monday, May 12.
The match takes place at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, and is expected to be one of the most keenly contested fixtures of the tournament.
Form Guide
Both sides head into this Matchday 2 fixture on the back of positive starts to the Super Six campaign. Nasarawa Amazons came from behind to defeat Naija Ratels 2-1, while Bayelsa Queens edged fierce rivals Rivers Angels 1-0 to maintain their unbeaten league run.
Recent History and Rivalry
The two sides are no strangers to each other, having developed a competitive rivalry in recent seasons.
Most recently, Nasarawa Amazons ended Bayelsa Queens’ unbeaten run across all competitions with a 2-1 victory in the Round of 16 of the 2025 President Federation Cup.
Nasarawa have also gained a reputation as giant-slayers, having handed first defeats of the season to Remo Stars Ladies and Edo Queens during the regular campaign.
Despite that, Bayelsa Queens boast a superior head-to-head record, winning three of the last five meetings across all competitions. Nasarawa Amazons have managed just one win, with one match ending in a draw.
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
| Season | Fixture | Result | Scorers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020/21 | Nasarawa Amazons vs Bayelsa Queens | 1-2 | Amarachi Okoronkwo 55′ |
| 2021/22 Super 6 | Bayelsa Queens vs Nasarawa Amazons | 2-1 | Gift Monday 1′, 24′ |
| 2023/24 Super 6 | Bayelsa Queens vs Nasarawa Amazons | 1-0 | Mercy Itimi 90′ |
| 2024 President Federation Cup | Bayelsa Queens 1-1 Nasarawa Amazons | (5-6 pens) | |
| 2025 President Federation Cup | Nasarawa Amazons 2-1 Bayelsa Queens |
Total Meetings: 5
- Bayelsa Queens Wins: 3
- Nasarawa Amazons Wins: 1
- Draws: 1
What’s at Stake
With both teams tied on three points after Matchday 1, a win here could prove pivotal in shaping the title race. A victory would not only extend momentum but also strike a psychological blow to a direct rival.