NWFL Super 6 match day 3: Edo Queens tackle Abia Angels in make or mar battle

NWFL Super 6 match day 3: Edo Queens tackle Abia Angels in make or mar battle

Edo Queens FC will on Wednesday June 10th, 2026, at the Adokiye Amiesimake Stadium Port Harcourt face Abia Angels of Aba aka 'Giant killers" in match day 3 of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Super 6 campaign

Kickoff time is 9am prompt.

Having secured three points from two matches, the Red- hot ladies from the ancient city of Benin will go out to ensure they secure three maximum points needed for them to remain in contention for the prestigious NWFL Super 6 trophy.

The Benin City Queens gave good account of themselves in yesterday's crucial match against the athletic FC Robo Queens of Lagos. Despite Robo Queens resistance, Edo Queens had an emphatic 4-1 win over them securing their first three points in the competition.

Recalled that Abia Angels came to Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium Benin City four seasons ago and pipped Edo Queens 1-0 at home, while in the second leg fixtures Edo Queens also scored twice beating the host side in front of their teeming crowd in Abia State.

For the former WAFU- B champions, Abia Angels shouldn't be a team to give Edo Queens sleepless night. However, there will be no complacency, Edo Queens will take them on fire for fire, strength for strength and speed for speed.

It is no longer news that they defeated the dreaded Rivers Angels with alone goal in the first match played yesterday. The news of Rivers Angels fallen to Abia Angels the debutants brought shocked and fear to most football pundits. But be that as it may, Edo Queens will fight them to stand still in tomorrow's cracker. Is going to be a fight to finish battle.

As Edo Queens and Abia Angels are gearing up for the huge battle , Rivers State football fans are already tipping Edo Queens to carry the day based on what the Moses Aduku tutored girls displayed yesterday against FC Robo Queens.

We are very confident that Edo Queens will take command of the game and also dedictate the pace.

For record purposes, Nasarawa Amazons are the only team that have won their two games. They are currently toping the Super 6 table with 6 points from two matches, Abia Angels are 2nd with 4 points from two games, Edo Queens are third with 3 points from two matches, Rivers Angels sits 4th with 3 points and defending champions Bayelsa Queens occupy 5th position with 3 points while FC Robo Queens sit last with no point.

In tomorrow's fixtures, Edo Queens will face Abia Angels, Nasarawa Amazons will be up against FC Robo Queens, While Rivers Angels will slug it out with Bayelsa Queens in a grudge match.

Meanwhile the Executive Chairman of Edo State Sports Commission Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele who has been with Edo Queens since day one of the competition have charged the girls to go for glory against Abia Angels and others. His presence has in no small way added bit and force into the entire squad. His words of encouragement played a major role in the teams' success 4-1 bashing of FC Robo Queens in yesterday's encounter.

The sports loving chairman has also promised more incentives for the team. The players are very elated with the chairman's physical and spiritual backings.