FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup: Danjuma invites 30 Falconets

FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup: Danjuma invites 30 Falconets

By Footyalert → Friday, 25 August 2017

Newly –installed Head Coach of Nigeria U20 Women National Team, Falconets, Chris Danjuma on Tuesday rolled out a list of 30 players who have been invited to the team camp in Abuja ahead of next month’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Tanzania.



Two –time FIFA World Cup runners –up Falconets will entertain their Tanzanian counterparts in Nigeria on 16th September, with both teams to conclude the first round fixture on 30th September in Dar es Salaam.



Midfield stalwarts Joy Bokiri and Cynthia Aku, and star forward Rasheedat Ajibade are among the players who have been instructed to report at the Serob Legacy Hotel, Wuye, Abuja on Wednesday, 23rd August 2017 with their training kits, original birth certificates and international passports.



FULL LIST OF INVITED PLAYERS



Monle Omini (Abia Angels); Tola Adeniyi (Sunshine Queens); Chioma Okoye (Sa’adatu Amazons);

Chiamaka Nnadozie (Rivers Angels); Nelly Ekeh (Pelican Stars); Blessing Ezekiel (Rivers Angels);

Margaret Etim (Delta Queens); Oluwakemi Famuditi (Confluence Queens); Gloria Ogbonna (Ibom Angels); Joy Duru (Nasarawa Amazons); Feyintola Mabokanje (FC Robo Queens); Florence Alexander (Sunshine Queens); Juliet Iorliam (Nasarawa Amazons); Kikelomo Odueke (Edo Queens);

Joy Bokiri (Bayelsa Queens); Bola Oladiti (Confluence Queens); Josephine Queens (Nasarawa Amazons); Lilian Tule (Bayelsa Queens); Christy Uchebe (Nasarawa Amazons); Blessing Onoriose (Bayelsa Queens); Adebisi Saheed (Delta Queens); Helen Ugar (Pelican Stars); Uche Udefo (Edo Queens); Rasheedat Ajibade (FC Robo Queens); Charity Reuben (Ibom Angels); Chinyere Igbomalu (Nasarawa Queens); Doosima Tarnum (Adamawa Queens); Cynthia Aku (Rivers Angels); Mariam Abdulrasheed (Confluence Queens); Anam Imo (Nasarawa Amazons) 

NWFL confirm draw date for Super 4

NWFL confirm draw date for Super 4

By Footyalert → Monday, 14 August 2017

The draw for the 2017 Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) Super 4
Tournament will take place on Wednesday 15th August at the famed Protea Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos.

The tournament which is organized by the Nigeria Women Football League
(NWFL), will feature four teams.

"The draw for the Super 4 tourney will take place on Wednesday at the
Protea Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos," NWFL chairperson Aisha Falode told Nwfl.com.ng

Defending champions Rivers Angels qualified for the competition alongside
Bayelsa Queens, Delta Queens and Nasarawa Amazons.

The draw will be under the supervision of NWFL Chief Operating Officer Ayo
Abdulrahman and other members of the league board.

One bowl/pot containing four balls will be used and there will be no  seeding.

Nigeria Women Premier League - MatchDay 14 Results

Nigeria Women Premier League - MatchDay 14 Results

By Footyalert → Wednesday, 2 August 2017

Group A

Ibom Angels 2-0 Bayelsa Queens

Abia Angels 0-0 Sunshine Queens

FC Robo Queens 5-0 Heartland Queens

#NWPLFinalDay

Group B

Nasarawa Amazons 1-0 Adamawa Queens

Delta Queens 5-1 Osun Babes

Confluence Queens 2-0 Pelican Stars

Edo Queens 3-0 Saadatu Amazon

#NWPLFinalDay Nigeria Women Premier League – Latest Goal Chart

#NWPLFinalDay Nigeria Women Premier League – Latest Goal Chart

By Footyalert → Tuesday, 1 August 2017

8 Goals

Reuben Charity (Ibom Angels)

6 Goals

Tessy Biawho (Bayelsa Queens)

Ijeoma Obi (Delta Queens)

Vivian Uwandi (Edo Queens)

5 Goals

Rasheedat Ajibade (FC Robo Queens)

Edewor Precious (Osun Babes)

Blessing Edoho (Pelican Stars)

Polinus Ifeoma (Confluence Queens)

Alice Ogebe (Rivers Angels)

4 Goals

Joy Bokiri (Bayelsa Queens)

Monday Gift (FC Robo Queens)

Anam Imo (Nasarawa Amazons)

Josephine Mathias (Nasarawa Amazons)

Emem Essien (Ibom Angels)

Patience Kalu (Rivers Angels)

Umeozor Chioma (Edo Queens)

3 Goals

Chinyere Igboamalu (Nasarawa Amazons)

Yetunde Adeboyejo (Bayelsa Queens)

Cynthia Aku (Rivers Angels)

Tina Oyathelemhi (Sunshine Queens)

Omede Regina (Adamawa Queens)

Doshima Tarnum (Adamawa Queens)

Rosemary Okezie (Delta Queens)

Aminat Yakubu (Bayelsa Queens)

Sunday Juliet (Sunshine Queens)

Patience Agbokhade (Sunshine Queens)

2 Goals

Onyebuchi Ihuoma (Sunshine Queens)

Joy Jegede (Delta Queens)

Amarachi Okoronkwo (Nasarawa Amazons)

Ndubuisi Esther (FC Robo Queens)

Best Osuji (Heartland Queens)

Winifred Eyebhoria (Sunshine Queens)

Mary Anjor (Osun Babes)

Peter Udoakobong (Ibom Angels)

Kesiena Ojiyovw (Osun Babes)

Rejoice Ikoyo (Osun Babes)

Pato Moses (Pelican Stars)

Remilekun Omamuli (Delta Queens)

Precious Vincent (Sunshine Queens)

Maryann Ezenagu (Delta Queens)

Joke Ejalonibu (Nasarawa Amazons)

1 Goal

Precious Christopher (Abia Angels)

Charity Orlu (Saadatu Amazon)

Blessing Okpe (Ibom Angels)

Chinaza Enuma (Saadatu Amazon)

Oluwaseun Fakunle (Delta Queens)

Umueje Ogbiagbevha (Delta Queens)

Stella Nwadike (Adamawa Queens)

Marvelous Duru (Adamawa Queens)

Mariam Aluko (Confluence Queens)

Chika Edeh (Pelican Stars)

Waheed Aminat (Pelican Stars)

Chinaza Uchendu (Rivers Angels)

Eunice Ajuwa (Heartland Queens)

Onah Oluchi (Heartland Queens)

Glory Osaghae (Delta Queens)

Maduerosi Chinenye (Heartland Queens)

Patricia Innocent (Sunshine Queens)

Glory Ogbonna (Ibom Angels)

Mariam Ibrahim (Nasarawa Amazons)

Tobi Olanrewaju (Confluence Queens)

Helen Ugah (Pelican Stars)

Ifeanyi Chiejine (Abia Angels)

Akinyinka Taiwo (Abia Angels)

Bashirat Amoo (Confluence Queens)

Anthony Esther (Osun Babes)

Chidinma Anoruo (Confluence Queens)

Mouka Sylva (Edo Queens)

Regina Otu (Edo Queens)

Ikeh Ginika (Nasarawa Amazons)

Akarekor Rita (Delta Queens)

Prudent Ugoh (Heartland Queens)

Blessing Dabrinze (Ibom Angels)

Tina Long John (Pelican Stars)

Osarenoma Igbinovia (Bayelsa Queens)

Cecilia Nku (Rivers Angels)

Kemi Abiodun (Osun Babes)

Marcus Grace (Osun Babes)

Alvin Dahz (Saadatu Amazon)

Chioma Wogu (Rivers Angels)

Auta Hussaina (Adamawa Queens)

Ibinabo Georgewill (Rivers Angels)

Bolaji Olamide (Sunshine Queens)

Abiodun Adedayo (Osun Babes)

Maureen Godwin (Delta Queens)

Mary Opara (Abia Angels)

Vivian Ikechukwu (Abia Angels)

Ijeoma Emenike (Nasarawa Amazons)

Favour Emmanuel (Abia Angels)

Aluba Ogba (Abia Angels)

Jumbo Nengi (Edo Queens)

NWPL: Teams Battle For Super Four Spot

NWPL: Teams Battle For Super Four Spot

By Footyalert → Tuesday, 25 July 2017

With two games to the end of the 2016/17 Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) season and no dominant team at the helm of the Group B, the chase for the two slots for Super Four looks likely to go down the wire for a photo finish.

All the top four clubs have equal opportunity and the vying clubs are battle ready.

Meanwhile, Group A looks settled with Rivers Angels and Bayelsa Queens already confirmed to finish in the top two cadre.

Nasarawa Amazons (22 points) and Delta Queens (22 points) are under pressure to maintain their positions as Adamawa Queens (20 points) and Osun Babes (20 points) continue to pile more pressure on both teams. With two games to go, none of the top four clubs has stuck its neck out clearly for
Super Four and it looks like any of the above clubs can win it considering the point gap between the top four clubs.

However, all is set for match day 13 to be honored. Almost all the matches on Wednesday are dicey and it is very difficult to pick the toughest. All the seven matches are deciders on their own; a slip may cause a club the top spot and a loss may drop a club into the relegation zone.


Sunshine Queens Vs Rivers Angels

Sunshine Queens’ third position is under siege as they prepare to take on Group A leaders Rivers Angels at the Akure Township Stadium.

Rivers Angels have 22 points while Sunshine Queens are eight points adrift the Port Harcourt side.

The Owena Mermaids are yet to lose a home game and nothing shows any of the clubs have got the antidote against them at home.

It will be a great achievement if Rivers Angels earn a positive result, considering the fact the Akure isn’t a good hunting ground for them. The last three games between the two sides at the Akure Township Stadium ended in favour of Sunshine Queens.

The homers have all the ammunition to help them carry the day but the visitors can surprise them if they lose concentration and become complacent in the course of the match.

Heartland Queens Vs Bayelsa Queens

Heartland Queens have a home assignment against Bayelsa Queens at the Federal Polytechnic Pitch, Nekede. The Owerri side, who are at the foot of the Group A standings, have been left with no choice than to win all their remaining matches in order to beat the drop.

The Restoration Girls, who are second on the log with 22 point from 10 games will test the might of the Owerri outfit to see if they can add to their woes.

It is a must win for Heartland Queens if they still have plans of staying afloat in the league.

Abia Angels Vs Ibom Angels

Abia Angels have got another chance to keep their chances of survival intact. They take on Ibom Angels at the Umuahia Township Stadium in a crunch encounter.

Ibom Angels would be looking forward to end the league campaign in third place
as well as appease their teeming fans.

The two teams look likely to cancel each other out in the cracker.

Pelican Stars Vs Nasarawa Amazons

Group A leaders, Nasarawa Amazons can firm their grip at the top if they humble troublesome Pelican Stars at the UJ Esuene Stadium.

The Amazons will seal qualification for Super Four if their rivals Delta Queens, Adamawa Queens and Osun Babes falters.

Seven-time league champions, Pelican Stars will also like to prove a point that they are no pushovers. They would give the away side a tough time.

Blessing Edoho, Alex Faith, Aminat Waheed, Moses Pato, Anam Imo, Josephine Mathias, Amarachi Okoronkwo and Joke Ejalonibu are expected to shine in the game billed for the UJ Esuene Stadium.

Adamawa Queens Vs Delta Queens

Another cagey encounter of similar fate is the match involving Adamawa Queens and Delta Queens at the Atiku Abubakar Stadium in Fufore.

Adamawa Queens are in third spot with 20 points with one game in hand while Delta Queens lie in second position with 22 points.

This means that a win for the Yola team will spell doom for Delta Queens, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Pelican Stars in a week 12 game in Kwale.

Coach Bello Mohammed should unleash the deadly quartet of Regina Omede, Wachukwu Oluchi, Doshinma Tarnu and Stella Nwadike upfront as he bids to claim the three points.

Delta Queens gaffer Clifford Chukwuma will be relying on the experience of Joy Jegede, Ijeoma Obi, Lilian Cole and Rosemary Okezie for the tough task.

Saadatu Amazons Vs Confluence Queens

Saadatu Amazons and Confluence Queens would lock horns at the College of Education in Minna.

The Allah Mai Ikoh Girls, who are already preparing for life in the Pro League will certainly want to give their fans something to cheer by picking the maximum points at stake.

Confluence Queens won for the first time in the second round at home to Edo Queens last midweek and winning the match in Minna is crucial as they bid to end the season on a high.

It will take greater work from Saadatu to gain a point in Minna. The New Direction Queens look set to enrich themselves with the three available points.

Osun Babes Vs Edo Queens

Coach Liadi Bashiru will be leading Osun Babes against Edo Queens in Oshogbo. Laidi has already declared the game a must-win as the final two matches leave him with no room for mistakes.

Following the slim 1-0 loss to Confluence Queens in Lokoja, Edo Queens who won the reverse fixture 1-0 thanks to Regina Otu’s spot kick will hopefully think of completing a double over Osun Babes.

But Osun Babes have different ideas. It is a must win for the Omoluabi Queens to enhance their Super Four hopes. If they are defeated by the Benin City Girls the battle would virtually be over for them.

It will however be a surprise to many if Osun Babes surrenders to Edo Queens at the Oshogbo Township Stadium.

Week 13 Fixtures:

Date: Wednesday 26th July, 2017

Group A

Sunshine Queens Vs Rivers Angels

Heartland Queens Vs Bayelsa Queens

Abia Angels Vs Ibom Angels

Group B

Pelican Stars Vs Nasarawa Amazons

Osun Babes Vs Edo Queens

Saadatu Amazon Vs Confluence Queens

Adamawa Queens Vs Delta Queens

Washington Spirit striker, Ordega set to undergo knee surgery

Washington Spirit striker, Ordega set to undergo knee surgery

By Footyalert → Friday, 14 July 2017

Photo credit @Washspirit

Washington Spirit striker, Francisca Ordega will be out for 45 days due to a chondral defect on her right knee.


The Spirit confirmed that Ordega,23 who has scored four goals and made three assists in the National Women's Soccer League will undergo arthroscopic surgery to repair the injury and she is expected to make a full recovery.

“Franny has had a great first half of the season. She has made great strides and improvements in her game. We all feel as bad as she feels but know she will be back.”
,” Jim Gabarra told club's official website

Nigeria Women Premier League Week Nine Wrap

Nigeria Women Premier League Week Nine Wrap

By Footyalert → Friday, 30 June 2017

Confluence Queens suffered their first home defeat of the season, succumbing to Delta Queens in Lokoja.


Rivers Angels were simply too strong for Heartland Queens as the Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) entered week nine.


Week nine of the NWPL came up across six centres in the country recording a total of nine goals.


Pelican Stars and Delta Queens were the only away winners.


Rivers Angels 2-0 Heartland Queens


Rivers Angels remained perfect at their fortress with a 2-0 win over Heartland Queens in a Group A tie.


Things were relatively calm in the first half that saw Amarachi Orjinma miss a spot kick that was taken twice.


Few minutes into the second stanza, Heartland Queens' Best Osuji was sent off for receiving her second yellow card.


The Jewel of Rivers capitalised on the numerical advantage and went in front. Substitute Chioma Wogu headed past the busy Maryann Akingbade in the 62nd minute.


Nigerian youth international Cynthia Aku made the game safe with her third goal of the season following an intelligent pass from Glory Iroka.


Ibom Angels 1-1 Sunshine Queens


Peter Udoakobong continued to grow her fast expanding reputation by scoring a crucial goal for Ibom Angels as the homers forced Sunshine Queens to a 1-1 draw.


Tina Oyatelemhi silenced the home fans with a 44th minute opener.


Udoakobong grabbed the leveller with a well-timed finish in the dying minutes to snatch a draw against the Owena Mermaids.

FC Robo Queens 0-0 Abia Angels


FC Robo Queens and Abia Angels struggled in a 0-0 draw at the Legacy Pitch.


Monday Gift spurned no fewer than three excellent chances – half of her side's total in the first half, with close-range strikes gobbled up by impressive Abia Angels goalkeeper Monle Omini.


For their part, Abia Angels improved as the first half wore on, yet chances were at a premium for Ann Chijiene's wards.


Ndubuisi Esther did manage to find the net late on, but the assistant referee's flag had been raised and hopes of any late joy began to fade. Rasheedat Ajibade was denied twice by Omini as the clock ran down, but ultimately neither side did enough to earn a winner.

Confluence Queens 0-1 Delta Queens

Rosemary Okezie's late first-half goal moved Delta Queens into third, and ended Confluence Queens four-game unbeaten home run in the Group B of the top tier division.

The New Direction controlled the proceedings on the pitch but failed to make the most of their chances.

Okezie, guilty of missing half chances, capitalised on a rare error from Ogechi Joseph to give the Kwale based outfit the lead.

Confluence Queens rued their luck as they were denied by the central pair of Joy Jegede and Margaret Etim, who were formidable at the heart of the defence.

Saadatu Amazon 1-2 Pelican Stars

Pelican Stars reaped a hard earned 2-1 win over Saadatu Amazon as Moses Pato provided the second half decider.

The Allah Mai Iko Girls had a bright start at home as Chinaza Enuma saw her chip beat Pelican Stars goalkeeper Odunayo Adenaike for the opener with 15 minutes into the match.

As the match progressed, Pelican Stars came to the party and deservedly equalised through Aminat Waheed. The attacking midfielder latched on to Joy Nkoro's cross to score.

The Calabar side increased their efforts in the second half and netted the match winner through Pato, who rounded goalkeeper Suleiman Hajarat before turking the ball to the empty net.

With their third win of the season Pelican Stars climb from seventh to sixth place in the standings. Meanwhile, Saadatu stay at the foot of the table.

Osun Babes 1-0 Nasarawa Amazons

Laidi Bashiru's Osun Babes side grabbed another big win, beating highly fancied Nasarawa Amazons 1-0.

Kesiena Ojivwho had a simple tap-in 27 minutes into the tight contest at the Oshogbo Township Stadium.

The Amazons nearly equalized, but Amarachi Okoronkwo's free kick hit the woodwork.

The Omoluabi Queens now have 16 points after nine games and will travel to Pelican Stars next week.

Despite the loss, Nasarawa Amazons still maintain top spot with 16 points but have a better goal difference than second placed Osun Babes.

Full Results:

Group A

Rivers Angels 2-0 Heartland Queens

Ibom Angels 1-1 Sunshine Queens

FC Robo Queens 0-0 Abia Angels

Group B

Saadatu Amazon 1-2 Pelican Stars

Confluence Queens 0-1 Delta Queens

Osun Babes 1-0 Nasarawa Amazons

Nigeria Women Premier League Week 8 Wrap: Rivers Angels Taste First Defeat, Delta Overcome Nasarawa, Adamawa Finally End Victory Drought

Nigeria Women Premier League Week 8 Wrap: Rivers Angels Taste First Defeat, Delta Overcome Nasarawa, Adamawa Finally End Victory Drought

By Footyalert → Friday, 23 June 2017

Defending champions Rivers Angels had their six-match unbeaten run halted in the Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) week eight by Bayelsa Queens in the South-South Derby while Delta Queens accounted for the scalp of Nasarawa Amazons.

Adamawa Queens finally ended their winless streak as they pipped Confluence Queens 1-0 in Fufore.

Week eight brought about a whole lot of excitement with 16 goals scored in total.

Bayelsa Queens 2-1 Rivers Angels 

At the Nembe City Stadium, Bayelsa Queens recorded a 2-1 victory Rivers Angels to earn bragging rights in the South-South Derby.

Joy Bokiri and Osarenoma Igbinovia gave Bayelsa Queens a two-goal advantage, but Cecilia Nku caused a nervous finish with a superb free kick late in the second half.

Sunshine Queens 1-0 FC Robo Queens 

The Akure Township Stadium took centre stage in the week eight action of the NWPL as Sunshine Queens and FC Robo Queens clashed. 

In the end, it was the home side, Owena Mermaids who ended up smiling after recording a 1-0 win through a Winifred Eyebhoria penalty strike. 

Heartland Queens 2-1 Ibom Angels

Heartland Queens produced a spirited display to beat Ibom Angels 2-1.

Uche Eucharia’s side broke the deadlock following Best Osuji’s well dispatched spot kick in the 5th minute of action.

Ibom Angels responded strongly to that setback and levelled on 26 minutes when Charity Reuben saw her shot curl beyond Maryann Akingbade and into the corner.

After the break, Chinenye Maduerosi found room inside the box to rifle home from close range and there was no way back for Ibom Angels.

Osun Babes 4-1 Saadatu Amazon

A brace from Mary Anjor was the flavour needed to sweeten Osun Babes’ 4-1 thumping of relegation battlers Saadatu Amazons.

Kemi Abiodun and Edewor Precious also found the back of the net for the Omoluabi Queens. Alvin Dahz was on song for the Allah Mai Iko Girls. 

Delta Queens 2-1 Nasarawa Amazons 

Delta Queens put up a great shift to seal a vital 2-1 win over Nasarawa Amazons in a Group B encounter at the Kwale Township Stadium.

Striker Rosemary Okezie gave Delta a 1-0 lead before Remilekun Omamuli added another after the break to put them in total control of the tie.

The homers were made to endure a nervous wait in the final minutes of the match when Anam Imo scored a consolation for the visitors.

The result left Delta in fifth place and Nasarawa in first spot. 

Pelican Stars 1-0 Edo Queens 

Pelican Stars held-on to record a well deserved 1-0 result against Edo Queens.

Wing-back Blessing Edoho struck the solitary strike when she turned home Moses Pato’s cross. 

Adamawa Queens 1-0 Confluence Queens 

Adamawa Queens ended a run of four games without victory with a 1-0 win over Confluence Queens.

Substitute Stella Nwadike scored the only goal of the match in the second half.

NWPL Week Eight Full Time Scores

NWPL Week Eight Full Time Scores

By Footyalert → Wednesday, 21 June 2017

Group A



Heartland Queens 2-1 Ibom Angels



Sunshine Queens 1-0 FC Robo Queens


Bayelsa Queens Vs Rivers Angels 22/06/17



Group B



Delta Queens 2-1 Nasarawa Amazons



Osun Babes 4-1 Saadatu Amazon



Pelican Stars 1-0 Edo Queens


Adamawa Queens Vs Confluence Queens 22/06/17

NWPL MatchDay 8 Preview: League resumes with battle of titans

NWPL MatchDay 8 Preview: League resumes with battle of titans

By Footyalert →

The Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) resumes this midweek with tantalising fixtures to kick off the second round after a six-week break.

The second stanza is traditionally more exciting, as it is the round which will seal the fate of those battling for the Super Four, as well as those fighting to beat the drop into the Pro League.

The first round which ended on May 10 saw Rivers Angels and Nasarawa Amazons occupying top spot in the two groups. At the bottom are Abia Angels and Saadatu Amazon. 

There is going to be a reversal of the week seven fixtures when the second round resumes.

Notable among the fixtures are Bayelsa Queens vs Rivers Angels, Delta Queens vs Nasarawa Amazons, Sunshine Queens vs FC Robo Queens and Pelican Stars vs Edo Queens.

The spotlight will be on the likes of Bayelsa Queens, Rivers Angels, Delta Queens and Nasarawa Amazons.

Rivers Angels have been reveling in their hold of the top spot in Group A following their good run in the first round. Six more matches are set to test their resolve - that they know too well – which makes the South-South derby at Bayelsa Queens as important if they hope to get off to a good start.

Sunshine Queens who finished the first round in the bottom three are bent on climbing significantly following an overhaul of the playing personnel. They have FC Robo Queens to battle with at the Akure Township Stadium.

Fourth-placed Ibom Angels sit only three points adrift of Rivers Angels. The Uyo side will be hoping to overcome Heartland Queens to put themselves in a good position on the standings.

Nasarawa Amazons are gradually pulling away from the chasing park in the Group B on the back of their undefeated run in their last five games. The Amazons have set their sights on victory in their away clash with rivals Delta Queens.

Having disappointed their fans with a 1-1 home draw against Adamawa Queens on matchday seven, second-placed Confluence Queens should be hoping to make amends in the return encounter at the Fufore Township Stadium.

Saadatu Amazon will still wish the first round never happened. In arguably their worst ever run, the Allah Mai Ikoh Girls failed to register a win in seven matches. The team will hope to begin a revival in their away encounter with Osun Babes.

Like Saadatu, Pelican Stars have been below average so far, and will similarly hope to turn fortunes around, obviously starting with their welcome of Edo Queens.

Below are fixtures for matchday eight:

Group A

Heartland Queens Vs Ibom Angels 21/06/17

Sunshine Queens Vs FC Robo Queens 21/06/17

Bayelsa Queens Vs Rivers Angels 22/06/17

Group B

Delta Queens Vs Nasarawa Amazons 21/06/17

Osun Babes Vs Saadatu Amazon 21/06/17

Adamawa Queens Vs Confluence Queens 21/06/17

Pelican Stars Vs Edo Queens 21/06/17

11 Amazing facts and stats from the 2016/17 Nigeria Women Premier League first stanza

11 Amazing facts and stats from the 2016/17 Nigeria Women Premier League first stanza

By Footyalert → Friday, 9 June 2017

Bayelsa Queens finished outside the top two in the Premier League for the first time since 2013/14 (3rd under Moses Aduku).

Ayo Omosuyi created 10 goalscoring chances in Robo Queens' win over Sunshine Queens. This is a record by a single player in a Premier League match since the 2011/12 season. 

The latest goal scored in the Premier League this season was netted by Emueje Oghiagbevha for Delta Queens against Saadatu Amazon on 12th April, 2017 (95:14).

Bayelsa Queens won more penalties (3) than any other Premier League team, scoring all. 

Rivers Angels goalkeeper Tochukwu Oluehi made 19 saves in the Premier League game against Ibom Angels in Uyo, the most for any goal minder in a single game.

Osun Babes picked seven of their 10 points in Osogbo. 

Pelican Stars had the second-worst home record (4 points) in the Premier League. Only Saadatu picked up fewer point at home.

Rivers Angels are the only side yet to be beaten in the Premier League (Three wins and three draws).

Adamawa Queens' Marvellous Duru scored the 109th goal in the current Premier League season with her strike away at Confluence Queens in May. 

Rivers Angels attempted 15 shots but still didn't score in their 0-0 away draw with Abia Angels. 

Paulinus Ifeoma (3), Tobi Olarenwaju (1) and Mariam Aluko (1) scored a combined five goals for Confluence Queens.

NWPL Week Six Wrap: Confluence Queens stun Pelican Stars as Delta Queens fall in Osogbo

NWPL Week Six Wrap: Confluence Queens stun Pelican Stars as Delta Queens fall in Osogbo

By Footyalert → Thursday, 4 May 2017

Week Six of the Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) produced mouthwatering results across the various centres. 

The biggest result of the midweek was recorded in Calabar, where the motivated Confluence Queens pipped Pelican Stars 1-0.

Paulinus Ifeoma's 89th minute effort knocked Pelican off their perch at the UJ Eusene Stadium.

The New Direction Queens are second in the Group B table with 13 points from six games. For the Calabar ladies, their poor form still see them occupy seventh on the standings. 

At the Akure Township Stadium, Abia Angels could not find a second win of the season following a 2-0 defeat to Sunshine Queens. Patience Agbokhade and Goodness Ihuoma's goals sent Wemimo Matthew's charges to fourth position on the Group A standings. 

Heartland Queens and FC Robo Queens shared the spoils at the Federal Polytechnic Pitch, Nekede, following a 1-1 draw. Prudent Ugoh scored for the home team while Rasheedat Ajibade drew level for Robo. 

Adamawa Queens and Nasarawa Amazons, meanwhile, settled for a scoreless draw at the Fufore Township Stadium.

Bayelsa Queens held their nerves to beat tough customers Ibom Angels 2-0 at the Nembe City Stadium, with Joy Bokiri and Aminat Yakubu on song for the 2015 NWPL runners up.

Osun Babes put behind them their recent disappointment to halt the unbeaten run of Delta Queens. Edewor Precious fired a brace with Kesiena Ojiyovw also on target. Joy Jegede's unstoppable free kick turned out to be a consolation for the 2012 league champions as they lost 3-1 at the Oshogbo Township Stadium. 

Despite putting up an impressive shift, Saadatu Amazon failed at the sixth time of asking to earn their first win in the top flight, but they were able to pick up a point against Edo Queens in a goalless draw. The Mai Ikoh Girls are bottom of the Group B with one point while the Benin City girls have nine points and are fifth. 

The sixth week of the Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) produced a total of 11 goals. 

The Full Results:

Group A

Heartland Queens 1-1 FC Robo Queens 

Bayelsa Queens 2-0 Ibom Angels 

Sunshine Queens 2-0 Abia Angels 

Group B

Adamawa Queens 0-0 Nasarawa Amazons 

Pelican Stars 0-1 Confluence Queens 

Osun Babes 3-1 Delta Queens 

Saadatu Amazon 0-0 Edo Queens 

Nigeria Women Premier League Week Six Preview

Nigeria Women Premier League Week Six Preview

By Footyalert → Wednesday, 3 May 2017

It's still pretty much unclear as to who looks likely to qualify to play in the season ending Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) Super Four at this moment in time.

Adamawa Queens will on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017, renew their rivalry with Nasarawa Amazons at the Fufore Township Stadium in the Northern Derby. 

But there are games to be played at midweek despite the Adamawa Vs Nasarawa expected thriller sapping all the attention from the other matches.

In an interesting matchup, Osun Babes will once again attempt to end it recent flirtations with the bottom three at the expense of visiting Delta Queens. 

Confluence Queens will be in the hunt for a likely second straight win as guests of 7th placed Pelican Stars, who will look to dump the New Direction Queens for the three points.

Abia Angels started the season in fine form scoring a torrent of goals in some of their games but have failed to win any of their last two games – and losing grip at the top of the Group A standings – and will have to get all three points if they labour thoughts of playing in the Super Four this season. Sunshine Queens have largely blown hot and cold thus far and a win at the Akure Township Stadium will boost their confidence.

FC Robo Queens, who won their last match against Ibom Angels will be looking to do same when they square off away to Heartland Queens. The Owerri based side will will look to nick this one and bolster their chances of climbing up the log. 

Heartland Queens Vs FC Robo Queens 

At the Federal Polytechnic Pitch, Nekede, Heartland Queens will be in the hunt for just their second win of the season as they host third placed FC Robo Queens in a Group A affair. 

The two teams are coming off contrasting results; a 2-0 loss for Heartland against Bayelsa Queens and a 3-2 win for Robo at home to Ibom Angels. 

Sunshine Queens Vs Abia Angels

A battle between teams trying to rebound from defeats sustained in their last NWPL outings and also avoid a second straight loss, but it is the Owena Mermaids (Sunshine Queens) who are riding in the relegation zone.

The Owena Mermaids are still trying to turn the corner and they will look to send Abia Angels packing with the maximum points on their horizon. 

Abia Angels with their pool of young talents are dangerous on their day and have what it takes to cause an upset in Akure.

A win looks likely for the under pressure Sunshine, especially if they can have the full compliments of their players but they can’t afford to sleep on a good Abia team that is capable of pulling a win on the road.

Bayelsa Queens Vs Ibom Angels

At the Nembe City Stadium, Bayelsa Queens will look to maintain the momentum, following last week's 2-0 win over Heartland at the expense of visiting poor road travelers Ibom Angels.

Second placed Restoration Girls have been solid on their home turf where they’ve picked up two wins, including one over Abia Angels and they will look to add Ibom to the list.

As for Ibom Angels, the burden of causing an upset lies on the shoulder of NWPL topscorer Charity Reuben, who has been in fantastic form since the commencement of the top flight campaign.

Adamawa Queens Vs Nasarawa Amazons

Adamawa Queens will renew their rivalry with Nasarawa Amazons in the Northern Derby at the Fufore Township Stadium.

The two sides will take to the field in good form; Adamawa Queens are having a much better than anticipated season, with two wins, two draws and a loss.

Nasarawa Amazons have so far lived up to expectation with their impressive performance. Four wins and one loss isn't a bad return for the Christopher Danjuma tutored side.

Those with ‘guns for mouths’ and strong ties to the two teams have spoken and are optimistic of victory for their side, but then that winner will be decided on the field.

For Adamawa, victory in Fufore will likely move them into second spot of the Group A table if other results goes their way. For the Amazons, victory will enable them pull away from the chasing park.

Osun Babes Vs Delta Queens 

Oshogbo based Osun Babes desperately need to turn their season around following a string of poor results that has left them reeling and just two spots shy of the bottom and they will attempt to do just that as hosts of a Delta Queens side that is unbeaten in the five-week old season.

The Omoluabi Queens have won just once at home this term, a draw against Adamawa Queens coupled with a bunch of road losses have hurt them badly and they need to hit a winning rhythm before things get out of hand.

Delta Queens have given the road their best though they are yet to win. But they can take solace from the fact they are the only unbeaten team in Group B. 

Pelican Stars Vs Confluence Queens 

Surging Confluence Queens will have a shot at leapfrogging into the summit depending on how things go for Nasarawa as they battle with Pelican Stars.

Pelican Stars will be searching for a doable second win against their guests. However, their overall far from convincing form is a source of concern for their teeming fans.

Expect a thrilling game and perhaps a goal fest if the two teams come to the party.

Saadatu Amazon Vs Edo Queens 

The home team have been a major disappointment so far. They are currently bottom on the Group B log with no point from a possible 15. Odds are against them after five losses at a stretch.

It will be a surprise if Edo Queens don't score against a team low in confidence, but perhaps Saadatu Amazons could also create a few chances and respond with at least one goal as well.

Edo Queens seem to have the advantage in this one, unless Saadatu have found a formula against losing at home where they have given up six points, the most by any team in the NWPL this season.

NWPL Week Six Fixtures: 

Date: Wednesday 3rd May, 2017

Group A

Heartland Queens Vs FC Robo Queens 

Bayelsa Queens Vs Ibom Angels 

Sunshine Queens Vs Abia Angels 

Group B

Adamawa Queens Vs Nasarawa Amazons 

Pelican Stars Vs Confluence Queens 

Osun Babes Vs Delta Queens 

Saadatu Amazon Vs Edo Queens 

Nigeria Women Premier League - Week Five Preview

Nigeria Women Premier League - Week Five Preview

By Footyalert → Tuesday, 25 April 2017

The Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) takes centre stage at the midweek with some exciting match up across seven centres.

The first game of the week five round of matches will see Bayelsa Queens square up against Moses Adikwu's Heartland Queens at the Nembe City Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.

Tarila Okorowanta's wards will no doubt be aware of the importance of the game as a defeat at home will be a huge setback to their Super Four bid.

Heartland, however, will like to pick maximum points and move up in the Group A log.

The action continues at the Lafia City Stadium where Nasarawa Amazons will look to build on their success against Saadatu Amazon as they play host to Pelican Stars.

Amazons are currently top of the Group B log and a win could see them pull away from their rivals.

Pelican Stars' last three league games saw them pick just one point. Their head-to-head record of one win, two draws and three defeats in six meetings with Amazons since 2013 makes this clash a tough one for them.

Lokoja will go agog as Confluence Queens battle with Saadatu Amazon in the North-Central Derby.

The New Direction Queens will surely fancy their chances against a side yet to record a point so far in the campaign.

In Port Harcourt, Rivers Angels will hope to feast on Sunshine Queens.

Sunshine Queens' gaffer Wemimo Matthew and her scientific soccer team will have to count on the experience of Ijeoma Obi to get all three points against a free scoring Rivers Angels side who have Cynthia Aku leading their attack.
Aku already has scored two goals this season and will look to add to that at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium.

Ibom Angels will count on the form of their talismanic striker Charity Reuben against a well drilled Abia Angels' team.

Vastly improved Delta Queens and unbeaten Adamawa Queens will light up the Kwale Township Stadium.

Elsewhere, Edo Queens will hope to compound the woes of off-form Osun Babes at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.

The Week Five Fixtures At A Glance:

Group A
Rivers Angels Vs Sunshine Queens
Bayelsa Queens Vs Heartland Queens
Ibom Angels Vs Abia Angels

Group B
Edo Queens Vs Osun Babes
Confluence Queens Vs Saadatu Amazon
Nasarawa Amazons Vs Pelican Stars
Delta Queens Vs Adamawa Queens