Bayelsa Queens have been crowned the champions of the Nigerian Woman Football League (NWFL) for the sixth time after a commanding 4-1 victory over Naija Ratels in their final Super Six match at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne.
Following an unbeaten run in the regular season, where they recorded 10 wins and four draws from 14 matches, Bayelsa Queens maintained their impressive form in the Super Six, edging past seven-time champions Rivers Angels 1-0 in a thrilling South-South derby.
The Prosperity Girls went on to draw 1-1 with Nasarawa Amazons in their second match, then secured a 2-0 victory over debutants Remo Stars, taking them to seven points.
However, their 17-game unbeaten streak came to an end with a narrow 1-0 defeat to defending champions Edo Queens, leaving them a point behind Nasarawa Amazons and level on points with Edo Queens who were second.
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Nonetheless, things fell into place for Bayelsa Queens on the final day, as they secured a 4-1 victory over Naija Ratels, while Edo Queens were held to a goalless draw by Nasarawa Amazons.
Bayelsa Queens’ dominant win was fueled by a standout display from Vera Samuel, who opened the scoring in the 27th minute to put the Prosperity Girls ahead before Itunu Adeshina equalised in the 44th minute, ensuring both sides went into the break level.
Cynthia Mega restored the lead for Bayelsa Queens few minutes into the second half before Vera Samuel took charge once more, netting twice in the space of six minutes to complete her hat-trick and put her team firmly on course to clinch the title.
Bayelsa Queens’ title triumph comes with a ₦10 million prize, while runners-up Nasarawa United will receive ₦6 million, and third-place finishers Edo Queens will take home ₦4 million.
Jenat Akekeromowei of Nasarawa Amazons was named the Most Valuable Player of the campaign while Bolaji Olamide of Remo Stars Ladies emerged as the League top scorer with 15 goals in 19 matches.
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