NWFL Super Six 2026 Matchday 2 Results: Nasarawa Amazons Go Top with Dramatic Comeback as Abia Angels Stun Rivers Angels

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria - Late drama, a shock upset against the hosts, and a four-goal masterclass, Matchday 2 of the NWFL Super Six 2026 served up everything fans could ask for at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Monday.
As the battle for the league title and CAF Women’s Champions League qualification intensifies, Nasarawa Amazons showed champion mettle, while debutants Abia Angels delivered a major statement win.
Abia Angels 1–0 Rivers Angels (Winner David 26’) Debutants Abia Angels stunned hosts Rivers Angels with a disciplined defensive masterclass. Winner David’s powerful 26th-minute header proved decisive as the visitors held firm to claim a historic victory.
Nasarawa Amazons 2–1 Bayelsa Queens (Farikikyen Moses 80’, Ayatsea Hembafan 90+1’; Chiamaka Ezekwugo 51’) Pure championship character. Trailing to defending champions Bayelsa Queens in the second half, Nasarawa mounted a thrilling comeback. Farikikyen Moses leveled the score before Ayatsea Hembafan struck deep in stoppage time to send the Amazons top of the table with a perfect record.
FC Robo Queens 1–4 Edo Queens (Florence Godwin 86’; Moses Chioma 15’, 32’, Precious Oscar 59’, Mary Mamudu 63’) Edo Queens responded to their Matchday 1 loss in devastating fashion. Moses Chioma’s first-half brace set the tone, with Precious Oscar and Mary Mamudu adding further goals in a commanding performance. Florence Godwin’s late consolation was mere consolation.
Quick Matchday 1 Context As previously reported, Nasarawa Amazons and Rivers Angels won their opening fixtures, while Bayelsa Queens and Abia Angels played out a 1-1 draw.
Current NWFL Super Six 2026 Standings After Matchday 2
Position Team Played GD Points
1 Nasarawa Amazons 2 +1 6
2 Abia Angels 2 +1 4
3 Edo Queens 2 +2 3
4 Rivers Angels 2 0 3
5 Bayelsa Queens 2 -1 1
6 FC Robo Queens 2 -3 0
Note: Edo Queens sit above Rivers Angels on goal difference.
Standout Stories from Matchday 2
Nasarawa’s resilience: The only team with maximum points. Their late heroics against Bayelsa signal they are the team to beat.
Abia Angels’ giant-killing: A superb result that throws the title race wide open and boosts the debutants’ confidence.
Edo Queens’ firepower: Four goals in one game — a clear warning to the rest of the field.
Upcoming Fixtures
Matchday 3 (June 10)
Edo Queens vs Abia Angels (9:00 AM)
Rivers Angels vs Bayelsa Queens (12:00 PM)
FC Robo Queens vs Nasarawa Amazons (3:00 PM)
Matchday 4 (June 12)
FC Robo Queens vs Bayelsa Queens (9:00 AM)
Abia Angels vs Nasarawa Amazons (12:00 PM)
Edo Queens vs Rivers Angels (3:00 PM)
Matchday 5 (June 14)
Nasarawa Amazons vs Rivers Angels
Abia Angels vs FC Robo Queens
Bayelsa Queens vs Edo Queens
With three rounds still to play, the 2026 NWFL Super Six remains incredibly competitive. Nasarawa Amazons lead the way, but Edo Queens, Abia Angels, and a wounded Rivers Angels side are all firmly in the hunt.
All matches are streaming live on the official NWFL YouTube channel.
Which team impressed you most on Matchday 2? Who is your title favorite now? Let us know in the comments below!
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