The 2025 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Super Six playoffs kicked off with dramatic flair at the Ikenne Sports Complex as Nasarawa Amazons mounted a spirited comeback to defeat Naija Ratels 2-1 in the opening fixture.
Rita Tsebee had handed Naija Ratels a surprise lead in the 13th minute, capitalising on early pressure to stun the Lafia-based side. But the Amazons responded with resilience.
Star forward Janet Akekoromowei netted a crucial equaliser five minutes before the break — her 10th goal of the season — before Josephine Mathias secured the win with a powerful header from a corner in the 55th minute.
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Meanwhile,, birthday girl Alaba Olabiyi lit up the pitch with what is already being hailed as a goal of the tournament contender. Her 34th-minute strike was enough to hand Bayelsa Queens a slender but significant 1-0 victory over Rivers Angels.
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Rivers Angels had a golden opportunity to draw level in the second half after being awarded a penalty, but Ifeoma Ikenokwalu’s spot-kick was brilliantly denied by Monle Omini in the Bayelsa goal.
The Prosperity Ladies had already enjoyed the better of previous meetings with the Angels during the regular season and once again proved their mettle.
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In other results, Remo Stars Ladies enjoyed a dream start to their Super Six campaign, claiming a 1-0 win over reigning champions Edo Queens.
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Olasubomi Ogundele scored the game’s only goal, handing the newcomers a landmark victory and setting the tone for what promises to be a fiercely contested tournament.
Looking ahead to Monday, 12th May, Nasarawa Amazons will face Bayelsa Queens in what is shaping up to be a top-of-the-table clash, while Rivers Angels look to bounce back against Edo Queens, who are also aiming to recover from their opening defeat.
