Defending champions Edo Queens halted Bayelsa Queens’ 17-game unbeaten run with a hard-fought 1–0 win on Matchday Four of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six Playoffs on Thursday in Ikenne.
The tightly contested match was decided by a 45th-minute strike from Goodness Osigwe, who had been introduced just 10 minutes earlier by head coach Moses Aduku.
Osigwe replaced Ijeoma Okeke in the 35th minute and made an immediate impact, rewarding her coach’s tactical decision.
The result throws the NWFL title race wide open, with four teams—including Edo Queens—still in contention ahead of Saturday’s decisive final round of matches.
Edo Queens, who now have seven points from four matches, can retain their league crown with a win over Nasarawa Amazons on the final Matchday—provided other results work in their favour.
The Benin Arsenals are also eyeing a return to the CAF Women’s Champions League, having finished fourth at the 2024 edition.
Bayelsa Queens, who had gone through the regular season and early Super Six games unbeaten, must now bounce back against Naija Ratels FC to keep their title hopes alive.
Meanwhile, Remo Stars Ladies and Rivers Angels remain in the mix and will face off in another crucial fixture.
The final day promises high drama as the top teams battle for the league title and a coveted continental spot.