Edo Queens win their second NWFL title and qualify for continental competition

By Enitan Abdultawab

Edo Queens were crowned champions of the 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership after topping the Super Six playoffs in Port Harcourt.

The Benin City‑based club secured the title on the final day of the competition, drawing 0‑0 with defending champions Bayelsa Queens at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Saturday. The result left Edo Queens with 10 points from five matches, enough to reclaim the league crown.

This victory marks the club’s second NWFL Premiership title and guarantees Nigeria a spot in the upcoming WAFU‑B Women’s Champions League qualifiers.

Edo Queens are set to compete in Burkina Faso from August 13 to September 5 for a place in the CAF Women’s Champions League.

Head coach Moses Aduku also etched his name into history, becoming the first manager to win three NWFL Premiership titles within five seasons. Aduku previously guided Bayelsa Queens to the title in 2022 before leading Edo Queens to championships in 2024 and this season.

The team’s path to the title was not straightforward. They opened the Super Six with a 1‑0 loss to Nasarawa Amazons but bounced back with a 4‑1 win over FC Robo Queens and a 6‑2 triumph against Abia Angels.

Forward Chioma Moses was instrumental in both victories, helping the side regain momentum in the title race.

A decisive 2‑1 comeback against hosts Rivers Angels on Matchday Four, with goals from Precious Oscar and Chioma Moses, overturned a second‑half equaliser and positioned Edo Queens firmly at the top heading into the final round.

Bayelsa Queens finished as runners‑up, two points behind the champions, while Nasarawa Amazons claimed third place with eight points. Abia Angels, on their Super Six debut, finished fourth with six points. Rivers Angels and FC Robo Queens occupied fifth and sixth positions, respectively.

Individual awards were presented at the season’s close. FC Robo Queens midfielder Oluwakemi Adegbuyi was named Player of the Season, and Abia Angels goalkeeper Fatima Oloko received Goalkeeper of the Season.

The Golden Boot was shared by Rivers Angels striker Abasiofon Uwah and Edo Queens forward Atume Doosuur, each scoring 13 goals during the campaign.

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