Edo Queens win second NWFL title

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Edo Queens Football Club have emerged champions of the 2026 Nigeria Women Football League after finishing top of the Super Six tournament on Sunday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

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In their final match against Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens secured a goalless draw, enough to seal the title with 10 points from five games. The Benin-based side won three matches, drew one and lost one.

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Coincidentally, Edo Queens won their first title in 2024 when they also sealed the title with a 1-1 draw against Bayelsa Queens.

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This year, Bayelsa Queens also finished on 10 points but ended second on goal difference.

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Nasarawa Amazons, who defeated Edo Queens in the opening game, finished third with eight points after playing out a goalless draw against Rivers Angels, who ended the tournament in fourth place.

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The third game of the final day between FC Robo and Abia Angels ended 1-1, with the Angels finishing fifth on four points while FC Robo placed sixth with three points.

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Speaking to The PUNCH, Edo Queens coach Moses Aduku commended his players for their resilience throughout the tournament. He noted that despite starting their campaign with a defeat to Nasarawa Amazons, they recovered strongly to win the Super Six title.

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“It has been a rewarding season for us after winning the trophy. Despite losing the first game, the players picked themselves up and made Edo proud. I commend them,” he said.

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The coach also praised the Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Amadin Enabulele, and the people of the state for their unwavering support throughout the season.

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Enabulele told The PUNCH that the triumph was about more than just winning a trophy, stressing the importance of discovering and nurturing talents capable of making the state proud.

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“I am happy that we have won. This victory is beyond winning the trophy; it is about discovering and nurturing talents for the benefit of the state,” he said.

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He also thanked Governor Monday Okpebholo for the opportunity to serve, assuring him that he would continue to give his best in the role.

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