2025/2026 NWFL Match Day 8 Wrap: Shockwaves Ripple Through Premiership as Giants Fall

Posted : 21 February 2026

Match Day 8 of the 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League Premiership will be remembered as the weekend the balance of power shifted. With both unbeaten records wiped out and several statement wins recorded across centres, the title race has taken on a thrilling new complexion.

Owerri Heartbreak for Bayelsa Queens

The biggest tremor came in Owerri, where defending champions Bayelsa Queens surrendered their unbeaten run in a dramatic 3–1 defeat to Heartland Queens.

The Prosperity Girls looked set to assert their authority early when Alaba Olabiyi struck in the second minute. But Heartland responded with composure and intensity. Oluebube Umejiaku levelled in the 27th minute before an unfortunate own goal by Agatha Thompson tilted the momentum.

Umejiaku then capped a superb individual display with her second of the afternoon, sealing a famous victory for the Owerri side.

Sunshine Halt Amazons’ Charge

In Akure, Nasarawa Amazons also saw their flawless start crumble. A disciplined and resolute performance from Sunshine Queens proved decisive, with Victory Lucky’s 38th-minute strike separating both sides in a tense 1–0 encounter.

It was a tactical battle, but Sunshine’s defensive organisation and clinical edge ensured the Amazons left empty-handed.

Ruthless Displays Across Centres

Elsewhere, several teams underlined their credentials with commanding performances:

Remo Stars Ladies produced the most emphatic result of the round, hammering Delta Queens 4–0 in Ikenne. Daniella Fagbenro’s brace, alongside goals from Kehinde Ajayi and Deborah Kehinde, highlighted a ruthless attacking display.
In Aba, debutants Ahudiyannem Queens delivered a landmark 5–1 thrashing of Confluence Queens. Five different scorers underlined their growing confidence in top-flight football.
Rivers Angels edged Ekiti Queens 2–1 in Abeokuta, making early goals count despite a late push from the hosts.
In Uyo, Edo Queens secured a valuable 2–1 away win against Ibom Angels, reinforcing their consistency on the road.
Adamawa Queens were clinical in Abuja, defeating Naija Ratels 2–0 through Ifeoma Damian’s brace.
Abia Angels maintained composure at home with a 2–0 victory over Dannaz Ladies.
In Lagos, FC Robo Queens were handed a 3–0 walkover against Osun Babes following administrative irregularities involving the visitors.

Review Verdict

Match Day 8 did more than produce goals; it reshaped the narrative of the season.

The fall of the last unbeaten sides has blown the title race wide open, injecting fresh belief into chasing packs across both groups.

Momentum is shifting, confidence is rising among emerging contenders, and the psychological edge once held by the early pace-setters has evaporated.

With the second round approaching, the 2025/26 NWFL Premiership is no longer about maintaining dominance; it is now about reclaiming it.

However, if this weekend is any indication, the battle ahead promises relentless drama.

2025/2026 NWFL Match Day 8 Wrap: Shockwaves Ripple Through Premiership as Giants Fall

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