By Abayomi Ademola
Abia Angels recorded a stunning 1-0 victory over hosts Rivers Angels, while Nasarawa Amazons remain on course for the title with a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Bayelsa Queens. Elsewhere, Edo Queens thrashed FC Robo Queens 4-1 on Matchday Two of the ongoing NWFL Super Six in Port Harcourt.
Winner David’s 26th-minute header proved decisive for Abia Angels, with goalkeeper Oloko Fatima producing a series of outstanding saves against her former club to help the Umuahia-based side secure a historic victory and move to four points from their opening two matches.
Nasarawa Amazons came from behind to claim their second consecutive win of the campaign. Chiamaka Ezekwugo gave Bayelsa Queens the lead in the 51st minute, but Farikikyen Moses restored parity 10 minutes from time. Ayatsea Hembafan then struck deep into stoppage time, scoring her seventh goal of the season to keep the Amazons at the top of the standings with six points.
In the day’s other fixture, Edo Queens bounced back from their opening defeat with an emphatic 4-1 victory over FC Robo Queens. Chioma Moses netted a brace, while Precious Oscar and Mary Mamudu also found the back of the net as the former champions climbed to third place on the table.
After two rounds of matches, Nasarawa Amazons lead the standings, followed by Abia Angels in second place and Edo Queens in third. Rivers Angels sit fourth, Bayelsa Queens fifth, while FC Robo Queens remain bottom of the table.
