As the 2024/25 Nigeria Women Football League Premiership Super Six reaches its final matchday on Saturday, May 17, a dramatic and historic conclusion is set to unfold in Ikenne, Ogun State.
For the first time in the Super Six era, four teams—Nasarawa Amazons, Edo Queens, Bayelsa Queens, and Remo Stars Ladies—enter the final day with a genuine shot at clinching the league title.
The razor-thin margins at the top of the table set the stage for an unforgettable finale where every goal, every pass, and every decision could determine who wears the crown of Nigeria’s women’s football.
Current Standings After Matchday Four
Matchday 5 Fixtures (All Matches Simultaneously, Friday, May 17)
Nasarawa Amazons vs Edo Queens
Bayelsa Queens vs Naija Ratels
Rivers Angels vs Remo Stars Ladies
Permutations: How Each Team Can Win the Title
SCENARIO 1: Nasarawa Amazons Win
If Nasarawa beat Edo Queens, they will finish with 11 points, a tally that no other team can match.
Outcome: Nasarawa Amazons are champions—simple and decisive.
SCENARIO 2: Nasarawa Amazons and Edo Queens Draw
Nasarawa rise to 9 points, Edo to 8.
This opens the door for Bayelsa Queens or Remo Stars Ladies to leapfrog both if they win their respective matches.
2A. Bayelsa Queens Win
They move to 10 points, which puts them ahead of everyone.
Outcome: Bayelsa Queens are champions.
2B. Remo Stars Ladies Win
They also reach 10 points, a historic feat in their debut Super Six campaign.
Outcome: Remo Stars Ladies are champions.
2C. Both Bayelsa and Remo draw or lose
Nasarawa’s 9 points remain unmatched.
Outcome: Nasarawa Amazons are champions.
SCENARIO 3: Edo Queens Win
Edo Queens climb to 10 points, pushing Nasarawa down to 8.
Bayelsa or Remo can also reach 10 points with wins.
This is where goal difference becomes the decider:
3A. Edo Wins Narrowly (e.g., 1–0)
Their GD becomes +3, while Nasarawa’s drops to +1.
If Bayelsa or Remo wins big (e.g., Bayelsa 3–0 over Ratels), their GD becomes +5, overtaking Edo.
Outcome: Bayelsa Queens or Remo Stars are champions, depending on goal margin.
3B. Bayelsa or Remo Win by Slim Margins
Say both win 1–0: Bayelsa’s GD becomes +3, same as Edo. Then, goals scored, followed by head-to-head, come into play.
Outcome: Tiebreakers decide the title.
3C. Neither Wins Big
Edo’s superior GD holds firm.
Outcome: Edo Queens win the title.
SCENARIO 4: Nasarawa Amazons Lose
Nasarawa remain on 8 points, and are effectively out of the race.
4A. Edo Wins, Others Can’t Match GD
Edo finishes on 10 points, and if Bayelsa and Remo fail to win convincingly, they stay behind on GD or points.
Outcome: Edo Queens emerge as champions.
4B. Bayelsa or Remo Win Big
With large-margin victories, either team can leapfrog Edo on GD.
Outcome: Bayelsa Queens or Remo Stars Ladies take the title.
The Tiebreaking Criteria
In case of teams finishing with the same number of points, the NWFL applies the following tie-breaking rules:
- Goal Difference (GD)
- Goals Scored (GF)
- Goals Against (GA)
- Head-to-Head Record
Every goal in the final matches could be the difference between ecstasy and agony.
What’s at Stake?
This isn’t just about winning the league. The NWFL Premiership title comes with:
N24.5 million in prize money, as announced by the league.
The sole national ticket to represent Nigeria in the CAF Women’s Champions League regional qualifiers, and by extension, a shot at continental and global club glory.
Speaking on the magnitude of the final day drama, NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi, stated:
“This Super Six finale is a testament to how competitive and balanced our league has become. For four teams to still be in contention on the last day is unprecedented. It shows growth, excitement, and the rising quality of Nigerian women’s football.”
Final Word: All to Play For
With four title contenders, three pivotal matches, and one ultimate prize, Saturday promises to be a date etched in NWFL history. Whether it’s Nasarawa Amazons completing their fine run, Edo Queens rising to reclaim glory, Bayelsa Queens extending their legacy, or Remo Stars Ladies scripting a debut fairytale—the 2024/25 NWFL Premiership title will be earned, not handed.
Let the final battle begin.