As the race for the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership title continues with just two matches to end the first stanza of the League, Edo Queens will today trade tackles with Ibom Angels FC of Akwa Ibom at the Uyo township Stadium in Matchday 8 of the league. Kickoff time is 4 pm.
Edo Queens sit 3rd on the NWFL group A league table with 13 points, two points behind group leaders Bayelsa Queens FC.
Having done very well as the chase for the prestigious title enters into critical stage, Edo Queens must be at their best level to finish top in the group so as to keep the hope of Super six alive.
Needing a win and several goals to earn an automatic spot in the top six of the Super six campaign, the ladies from Benin City will have to be at its best against Ibom Angels who are known for their physical style of play.
Be it as it may, the former WAFU-B champions are ready to face the host team strength for strength and skills for skills as they look forward for another huge victory in today’s showpiece.
Since the beginning of the 2025/26 season, Edo Queens have only lost one game to Bayelsa Queens. As it stands, the coach Moses Aduku tutored side is ready to give Ibom Angels a run for their money no matter the antics.
As we approach the end of the first phase, the Benin Queens are working extra hard to keep the momentum and ensure comfortability of the team in top three of the group.
Victory in today’s game will give the team more confidence and confirm their potentiality for the league trophy.
It is important to know that the match will be played under close doors. It is going to be an opportunity for Edo Queens to confirm their superiority over the land ladies of Uyo. For Edo Queens it is three points or nothing.
