The 2026 Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six has exploded into life at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium with thrilling encounters, shock results, and dominant performances shaping the early standings after two rounds of matches.
Nasarawa Amazons Set The Pace
Nasarawa Amazons have emerged as the early pacesetters of the competition after recording back-to-back victories to top the standings with six points.
The Lafia-based side opened their campaign with a commanding win over Edo Queens before edging defending champions Bayelsa Queens 2-1 in a fiercely contested Matchday Two encounter.
Their aggressive pressing style, attacking intensity, and sharp finishing have made them the team to beat in the opening phase of the tournament.
Abia Angels Shock Rivers Angels
Debutants Abia Angels continued their impressive start with a disciplined 1-0 victory over Rivers Angels.
The newcomers displayed tactical maturity and defensive solidity to frustrate the experienced Port Harcourt side, while their quick transitions on the counterattack proved decisive.
The result moved Abia Angels to four points, firmly placing them among the early contenders for the title.
Edo Queens Bounce Back in Style
After suffering defeat in their opening fixture, Edo Queens responded emphatically with a dominant 4-1 victory over FC Robo Queens.
The Benin-based club showed resilience and attacking quality as they overwhelmed Robo Queens to revive their championship ambitions.
For FC Robo Queens, the defeat leaves them rooted at the bottom of the standings without a point after two matches, placing them in serious danger of an early exit from title contention.
Current NWFL Super Six Standings
Nasarawa Amazons – 6 pointsAbia Angels – 4 pointsEdo Queens – 3 pointsRivers Angels – 3 pointsBayelsa Queens – 1 pointFC Robo Queens – 0 point
The action continues tomorrow in Port Harcourt with several crucial fixtures expected to shape the title race further as teams battle for supremacy in Nigeria’s elite women’s football competition.
