Edo Queens FC have won the 2025/25 Nigeria Women Football League Premiership Super Six following a goalless draw against former Champions Bayelsa Queens in the final matchday at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Sunday.

Bayelsa Queens entered the decisive fixture needing an outright win to secure the title, while Edo Queens needed a draw.

The Prosperity Girls from the blast of the whistle attacked their opponent and in the 23^rd minute, Harmony Chidi beat Ohia Doris in goal for Edo Queens and was brought down by the goalkeeper only for referee Ogbonnaya Peace from Anambra State to look the other way and allowed play to continue.

Bayelsa Queens had so many calls that the referee did not raise an eyebrow and the keenly contested encounter ended goalless.

The result sealed a second NWFL Premiership crown for Edo Queens, It also placed them alongside Bayelsa Queens as the only clubs to have won the league twice within the last six seasons.

For Bayelsa Queens, the defeat marks another heartbreak, as the Prosperity Girls missed the chance to return to WAFU-B stage after their historic 2022 triumph and played in the final in 2025.

Bayelsa Queens Technical Adviser coach Whyte Ogbonda praised his players, but rued missed chances.

“Generally, the team has done well, but I must confess the referee did not help matters,” Coach Ogbonda stated after the game.

Bayelsa Queens Football Club kept their title defence charge with a convincing 2-0 victory over FC Robo Queens.

The Prosperity Girls came out from the dressing room the better of the two teams as Kindness Ifeanyi finished off a team move to give her side the lead inside the first fourteen seconds of the game.

Five minutes later the duo of Sofiat Bankole and Alaba Olabiyi had golden opportunities to increase the defending champions lead but failed to get their respective chances on target.

FC Robo Queens had more possession in the latter stages of the first half, but Bayelsa Queens defence led by Chiamaka Ezekwugo and Oladeji Oluwabunmi held on to end the first half with a goal lead.

The Lagos based side continued to pile up the pressure in the second half but the Prosperity Girls were resolute in their defending.

Just when it looked like the game would end by a solitary goal, substitute Vera Samuel headed in from close range in the 83rd minute to increase the Prosperity Girls advantage.

Bayelsa Queens technical adviser, Whyte Ogbonda, commended his players for their bravery in the victory over FC Robo Queens.

Whyte admitted that the encounter was difficult.

“It was a difficult match but honestly I commend the bravery of my girls to finally win the game,” Whyte stated in a post-match interview.

“We knew FC Robo would press high and try to maintain the same intensity in the second half. I told my players that we needed to take advantage and they did just that. It’s a fantastic result for the team,” Coach Whyte Ogbonda added.

Action resumes on Sunday at the Adokiye Amesiemaka Stadium in Port Harcourt at Bayelsa Queens will take on Edo Queens.

 

Holders Bayelsa Queens returned to winning ways as the Prosperity Girls recorded their first win in the Nigeria Women Football League, (NWFL) Premiership Super Six playoff with a 2-1 win over Rivers Angels.

The Prosperity Girls showed resilience and character to reclaim the lead after being pegged back in the second half.

Coach Whyte Ogbonda’s side dominated the opening exchanges but had to wait until the 29^th minute to score the when Chiamaka Ezekwugo opened the scoring for Bayelsa Queens with a powerful header to end the first half in their favour.

Abasiofon Uwah restored parity for Rivers Angels from the penalty spot in the 58th minute after Chiamaka Ezekwugo was adjudged to have handled the ball in the 18-yard box.

However, Dooshima Tarnum’s 63rd minute decisive strike proved to be the difference as Bayelsa Queens sealed all three points.

Bayelsa Queens moved to third position on the standings with four points from three games following the win.

Technical Adviser, Whyte Ogbonda expressed satisfaction with his players’ performance and determination throughout the encounter.

“We started the game well and we are happy with the victory, but we’re not carried away with it,” Whyte said.

Coach Whyte admitted that his side matchday 3 triumphs did not come easy as Rivers Angels came fighting.

‘I am very happy. I think we deserve to win it, we played good football and I must give kudos to my girls for their efforts throughout the game,’ Coach Whyte Ogbonda added.

Next for Bayelsa Queens is FC Robo on Friday by 9 O’clock in the morning.

Bayelsa Queens FC endured a difficult afternoon at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt, as they lost 1-2 against the run of play against Nasarawa Amazons in the Match-day 2 of the 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League Premiership Super Six on Monday.

The Prosperity Girls who defied the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium’s atmosphere from the blast of the whistle could not find the back of the net to end the first 45 minutes goalless.

On resumption for the second half, Bayelsa Queens put more pressure on their opponent and were rewarded for their effort as Chiamaka Ezekwugo put the Prosperity Girls in front with a header from Vera Samuel’s corner.

Bayelsa Queens pressed on to get another goal, but it was Nasarawa Amazons that broke the hearts of the girls from Yenagoa with a goal in the 80^th minute from Parkikyen Moses, pulling level.

Nasarawa Amazons, however, scored their second and in the 92^nd minute when their captain Ayatsea Hembafan, with a shot from 35 yards to beat Linda Jiwuaku in goal for Bayelsa Queens.

The devastating result sees Bayelsa Queens with only 1 point after two matches while Nasarawa Amazons are on 6 points after winning their two games.

Coach Whyte Ogbonda left the Stadium feeling despondent after his team experienced their first defeat of the Super Six at the hands of Nasarawa Amazons as the defeat has significant implications for Bayelsa Queens title aspirations.

‘It was not a bad game. Good intensity. We created a couple of chances, but we could not score. And in games like this, if you don’t score, and make mistakes, you will be punished. Lost one. We were not outplayed’, Coach Whyte said.

“In the first game as well, we did so well. I would have loved a different result, but that’s not the case. If you look at the performance of the players, it is commendable”, Coach Whyte Ogbonda added.

Bayelsa Queens will now shift their attention to Wednesday for their third game against Rivers Angels, which is a must win for the Prosperity Girls.

 

Bayelsa Queens Football Club were held to a 1-1 draw by Abia Angels in matchday one of the Nigeria Women Football League Super Six at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port-Harcourt.

Bayelsa Queens approached the game with confidence showing greater organisation and defensive discipline and thought they have taken the lead in the 16^th minute through Chiamaka Ezekwugo’s header, only for the referee to rule it for off-side.

Bayelsa Queens the defending champions, showed urgency and sharpness but missed chances in the final third to end the first half goalless.

Bayelsa Queens wanted the early goal in the resumption of the second half which they got and after 56 minutes with a chidi Harmony’s header.

The celebration has not died down when referee Rashidat Abdulganiyu adjudged Chiamaka Ezekwugo to have fouled an Abia Angels player and awarded a penalty which Abdulrasheed Marian scored in the 58^th minute.

The Prosperity Girls tried all they could, mounting pressure on Abia Angels, but could not add another goal to end the game one goal apiece.

After the match, Technical Adviser Bayelsa Queens Whyte Ogbonda said he praise the performance of his girls.

‘My girls did well today and you know as defending Champions of the league it comes with lots of pressure, but I must give credit to my girls for their good showing’, Whyte said.

‘All hope is not lost we still have four matches to play and I know the team i have. The players have resolved to put this game behind them and focus on the nest match, so there is still hope’, Whyte Ogbonda added.

Next game for Bayelsa Queens FC is against Nasarawa Amazons on Monday by 2 O’clock in the afternoon.

 

Technical Adviser Bayelsa Queens, Whyte Ogbonda, has turned his attention to the Super Six after his side exited this year’s President Federation Cup.

Nigeria Women’s Premier League champions, Bayelsa Queens, lost 4-5 on penalties to Ibom Angels in Awka, after the game ended 1-1 in regulation time.

The Prosperity Girls were the better side from the blast of the whistle and thought they’ve got a goal in the 20^th minute through Sofiat Idris, but the forward was adjudged offside.

Bayelsa Queens were in control but failed to score, before Ibom Angels equalized in the second half to take the game to penalty.

Speaking after the match, Whyte expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance despite the loss.

“We started the game well and scored in the first half. In the second half, we lost a little bit of concentration that made our opponent to equalized, however, we showed class, but football can be cruel and that was what happened today,” he said.

Whyte Ogbonda said his team was unlucky to exit the tournament in the round of 16 but remains pleased they bowed out with a better performance.