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Edo Queens win second NWFL title

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Edo Queens Football Club won the 2026 Nigeria Women Football League title after finishing top of the Super Six tournament.
  • They secured the championship with a goalless draw against Bayelsa Queens in their final match, accumulating 10 points.
  • Coach Moses Aduku praised his players' resilience, noting their strong recovery after an initial defeat in the tournament.

Edo Queens Football Club has been crowned champions of the 2026 Nigeria Women Football League, clinching the title by finishing first in the Super Six tournament held in Port Harcourt. The Benin-based team secured their victory with a goalless draw against Bayelsa Queens in their final match, ending the tournament with 10 points from five games.

This championship marks Edo Queens' second NWFL title, mirroring their first win in 2024 which was also sealed with a draw against Bayelsa Queens. This year, Bayelsa Queens also finished with 10 points but secured second place on goal difference. Nasarawa Amazons finished third with eight points, followed by Rivers Angels in fourth place.

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.

โ€” Moses AdukuEdo Queens coach, praising his players' resilience after winning the title.

Head coach Moses Aduku commended his team's resilience, particularly their ability to bounce back after an opening game loss to Nasarawa Amazons. He expressed gratitude for the support from the Edo State Sports Commission Chairman, Amadin Enabulele, and the people of Edo State. Enabulele emphasized that the victory signifies more than just winning a trophy, highlighting the importance of discovering and nurturing local talent for the state's benefit.

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.

โ€” Amadin EnabuleleEdo State Sports Commission Chairman, on the significance of the triumph.
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