The race for promotion to the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership gathers pace on Monday as Matchday Two of the 2025 Championship unfolds in Umuahia and Abiriba on Monday.
Seventeen clubs remain in contention for top-flight tickets, and with the competition entering its decisive phase, every point could prove crucial.
Group A1 – Umuahia
Castmog Ladies vs Royal Queens
Group leaders Castmog Ladies will face a stern test against Royal Queens, who boast Premiership experience.
Castmog opened their campaign with a 3-1 win over First Mahi Babes, while Royal Queens played out a goalless draw with Gallant Queens and are chasing their first victory.
Gallant Queens vs First Mahi Babes
Elsewhere, Gallant Queens and First Mahi Babes square off in search of their first wins.
Gallant are looking to build on their opening-day draw, while First Mahi are desperate to recover from defeat to Castmog.
Group A2 – Umuahia
Unification FC clash with Sunshine Queens in a fixture that could define the group.
Unification, held 0-0 by Kwara Ladies, showed glimpses of quality, while Sunshine Queens—3-0 winners over Fortress Ladies—can take a huge step toward a swift Premiership return with another win.
Fortress Ladies vs Kwara Ladies
In the group’s second game, Fortress Ladies and Kwara Ladies meet as both seek their first victories.
Fortress must respond after their loss to Sunshine Queens, while Kwara will hope to build on their stalemate with Unification. The fixture revives last season’s 0-0 draw between the sides in Calabar.
Group B1 – Abiriba
Wasbak International Queens vs Pelican Stars
Wazbak International, 1-0 winners over Chosen Generation Angels, will look to consolidate top spot when they face Pelican Stars.
The once-dominant Pelican side suffered a shock 2-0 defeat to hosts Ahudiyannem Queens in their opener and must respond to stay in the race.
Ahudiyannem Queens vs Chosen Generation Angels
Ahudiyannem, buoyed by their impressive start, take on Chosen Generation Angels, who are eager to bounce back after their narrow opening-day loss.
Group B2 – Abiriba
Imo Striker Queens vs Osun Babes
The headline fixture sees Imo Striker Queens battle Osun Babes. Imo Striker, fresh from a commanding 4-0 victory over Delta Babes powered by Pattra Oparanmegwa’s hat-trick, are chasing a third successive promotion bid.
Osun Babes, who had a bye on Matchday One, begin their campaign against the in-form Owerri side.
Ghetto Tigers vs Delta Babes
Meanwhile, Ghetto Tigers Ladies meet Delta Babes in a clash of redemption.
Ghetto Tigers showed resilience in their 2-2 draw with Moje Queens, while Delta Babes must recover quickly from their heavy loss to Imo Striker to keep their hopes alive.
With promotion ambitions on the line, Matchday Two promises high stakes, fierce contests, and the potential to reshape the group standings in both centres.