The historic win qualifies Edo Queens for the 2024 WAFU-B Women's Champions League Qualifiers.
Edo Queens have emerged as the champions of the NWFL Premiership, claiming their first-ever title in a nail-biting final day.
The Benin City-based club is home to Peace Abbey, who is widely regarded as the most beautiful female footballer in the NWFL.
Coach Moses Aduku needed a win to guarantee the championship. However, their fate became intertwined with the outcome of the clash between seven-time champions Rivers Angels and Super Six debutants Heartland Queens.
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Bayelsa Queens nearly grabbed the lead early on, but it was Edo Queens who drew first blood. Emem Essien scored a spectacular acrobatic goal from a corner in the 29th minute to put Edo Queens in front.
The second half saw Bayelsa Queens fight back, equalizing through a Zainab Olopade free kick.
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NWFL super 6: Coach Aduku aim for historic title with Edo Queens
The final matchday of the Super Six promises a nail-biting encounter between Edo Queens and Bayelsa Queens in Yenagoa as both teams are in contention for the title.
Meanwhile, in Nembe, Rivers Angels briefly held the lead, putting pressure back on Edo Queens.
However, with the clock ticking down, a last-minute equalizer by Heartland Queens completely shifted the title race. The dramatic twist meant Edo Queens were champions after finishing the season with a superior points total despite their draw
The historic win qualifies Edo Queens for the 2024 WAFU-B Women's Champions League Qualifiers.