The biggest week in Nigerian women’s club football is here. The 2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super 6 starts today at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt.
After months of tough matches in the regular season, six top teams are ready to fight for the title. The winner will not only take home the NWFL Premiership trophy but also get to represent Nigeria at the WAFU B Women’s Champions League qualifiers.
Defending champions Bayelsa Queens, seven-time winners Rivers Angels, former champions Edo Queens, Lagos-based FC Robo Queens, Nasarawa Amazons, and first-time qualifiers Abia Angels will all compete in a round-robin format. Each point is crucial in this intense race.
With no room for mistakes and everyone eager to win, this Super 6 promises to be one of the toughest we have seen in years.
Edo Queens and Nasarawa Amazons Renew Title Hopes
The first match features two strong teams as Edo Queens face Nasarawa Amazons.
Edo Queens arrive in Port Harcourt looking to reclaim the title they won in 2024. The team from Benin City showed their strength during the regular season, finishing second in Group A with 36 points.
They have a strong mix of experience and talent, led by the league's top scorer Atume Doosuur, who netted 12 goals. Key players like Esther Inyang, Chioma Moses, Kafayat Mafisere, and Merit Offor will also play important roles.
On the other side, Nasarawa Amazons are a respected name in Nigerian women’s football. The Lafia-based team ended up second in Group B with 32 points and want to improve after barely missing out on the title last season.
With players like Ayatsea Hembafan, Bibiana Odoh, Joy Igbokwe, Omotoke Ogunfuwa, and Shobowale Odushola, the Amazons have the quality to challenge any team.
Getting off to a winning start will be vital in a tournament where momentum often leads to success.
Hosts Rivers Angels Face FC Robo Queens
The second match of the day has hosts Rivers Angels taking on FC Robo Queens. This could be one of the standout games.
Rivers Angels are the most successful club in this competition's history, with seven league titles. With home fans cheering them on and plenty of Super 6 experience, the Port Harcourt club is aiming for their eighth title.
They qualified by finishing third in Group A with 34 points and will depend on key players like Abasiofon Uwah, Kareem Ramotallahi, Saliu Grace, Zainab Oduga, and Patience Otubo.
FC Robo Queens come into the match with a lot of confidence after topping Group B with 38 points.
The Lagos team is the only privately-owned club in this tournament, which makes their place even more impressive in a league where government-backed teams dominate.
Known for their youthful energy and attacking style, Robo Queens will look to stars like Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, Opeyemi Ajakaye, Rafiu Tosin, Esther Onyenezide, and Rodiat Yusuf to make a strong start.
Bayelsa Queens Start Title Defense Against Newcomers
The last match of the opening day sees defending champions Bayelsa Queens begin their title defense against newcomers Abia Angels.
Bayelsa Queens come in as one of the favorites after finishing top of Group A with 37 points. The Prosperity Girls have been strong forces in Nigerian women’s football for the last decade and are now aiming for their seventh league title.
If they defend their title successfully, they will be the first team since 2021 to keep the NWFL Premiership trophy.
The Yenagoa club will rely on players like Ifeanyi Kindness, Aminat Folorunsho, Sofiat Bankole, Vera Samuel, and Dooshima Tarmun as they chase another title.
For Abia Angels, this tournament marks a historic moment.
The Umuahia-based team qualified for the Super 6 for the first time after a disciplined and strong regular-season campaign, finishing third in Group B with 28 points, just ahead of Remo Stars Ladies.
Though they may be seen as underdogs, Abia Angels have shown they can surprise the competition. Players like goalkeeper Oloko Fatimah, along with Winner David, Joy Jerry, Chidera Okenwa, and Mariam Abdulrasheed, will be key to their hopes of pulling off an upset.
Battle for Glory Begins
The 2026 NWFL Super 6 brings together champions, strong contenders, and hopeful newcomers, all aiming for the same goal.
For Bayelsa Queens, it is about holding onto their title. For Rivers Angels, Edo Queens, and Nasarawa Amazons, it is a chance to add to their legacies. For FC Robo Queens and Abia Angels, it is a moment to make history.
At the end of the week, only one team will lift the trophy and earn the right to represent Nigeria on the regional stage.
The journey to that moment starts in Port Harcourt.
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