NWFL Playoffs: Edo Queens win first-ever league title

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In a dramatic final-day showdown, they drew 1-1 with Bayelsa Queens to secure the top spot with 10 points.

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In the sixth minute, Anjor Mary of Bayelsa Queens sent a cross into the box for Mercy Omokwo, but the striker missed an open net. It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall.However, four minutes into the second half, Bayelsa Queens equalised through Zainab Olopade, who converted a free kick following a foul on Anjor near the box.In Nembe, Rivers Angels took the lead in the 72nd minute, with a goal from Olamide Adugbe tilting the table in their favour.

Ultimately, both deciding matches ended in 1-1 results, securing the league title for Edo Queens for the first time. On individual awards, FC Robo Queens’ Folashade Ijamilusi, who scored eight goals, won the top goal scorer award ahead of Goodness Osigwe and Ojiyovwi Kesiena , who both scored seven goals.

 

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