The first tier of the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership kicked off with six matches across centers in the country on Wednesday 30th November 2022. The abridged league had 14 teams drawn into two groups of seven teams; Group A and B.
The matchday one witnessed heavy clash of two arch-rivals and saw 12 goals scored with six home wins and one away goal.
Bayelsa Queens vs Rivers Angels
The defending champions Bayelsa Queens started its title defense with a 2-0 win at home against one if its biggest rivals and seven-time winner, Rivers Angels.
After a goalless first half, the Prosperity Girls worked out two goals in the second half to beat the Jewels of Rivers at the Samson Siasia Stadium, thanks to Juliet Sunday’s 78th minute header before Mary Aderemi sealed the victory for the host in the 90th minute.
Osun Babes vs Royal Queens
At the Lanleke Stadium Ile-ogbo, Omoluabi Babes recorded a 2-0 home victory with goals from Eberechukwu Oleka who opened the scoring from the spot and Faith Samson in either half.
Abia Angels vs FC Robo Queens
Elsewhere, Lagos Landladies paid rent in Abia as Nkechi Agams had the solitary key to unlock Queens’ defense for Angels to triumph.
Nasarawa Amazons vs Edo Queens
Nasarawa Amazons secured a 1-0 triumph against Edo Queens thanks to Ayatsea Hembafan’s 44th-minute goal but not enough to sit at the top of the group B log.
In other news, league newcomers Heartland Queens and Ibom Angels received welcomed package of goals from Naija Ratels and Adamawa Queens respectively. Despite Heartland receiving heartbreak they remain the only side to score away from home on matchday one.
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