The defending champions, Bayelsa Queens have started the journey to defend their title after defeating Rivers Angles 2-0 in their NWFL opener.
NWFL: Bayelsa Queens thrash Rivers Angels in league opener
Matchday one recorded 12 goals with six home wins as Bayelsa start the journey to defend her title
Bayelsa Queens line up against Rivers United
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The 2022/2023 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) season kicked off on Wednesday across various centres.
Rivers Queens line up agains Bayelsa United
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The abridged league had 14 teams which are drawn into two groups of seven teams; Group A and B.
Two second-half goals were all the Prosperity Ladies needed to beat the Jewels of Rivers at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenogoa, Bayelsa state.
Juliet Sunday's header gave the home side the lead in the 78th minute before Mary Aderemi sealed the victory for the host in the 90th minute.
Rivers angels player and Bayelsa Queens player
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Osun Babes 2- 0 Royal Queens
The Omoluabi girls also recorded a victory in the league opener after beating Royal Queens two goals to nil at the Larry Leke Stadium, Elegbo, Osun State.
Eberechukwu Oleka scored from the spot in the 31st minute while Faith Samson's 81st-minute goal is all that the Osun state-based side needed to win.
Robo Queens player before the match
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Naija Ratels and Adamawa Queens welcomed the newcomers, Heartland Queens and Ibom Angels with defeats in Abuja and Adamawa State.
In other results, Abia Angels defeat Lagos-based side, Robo Queens a goal to nil.
Full-time Results
Osun Babes 2- 0 Royal Queens
Players celebrating a goal
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Abia Angels Fc 1-0 Robo Queens
Naija Ratels 3-1 Heartland Queens
Nasarawa Amazon 1-0 Edo queens
Bayelsa Queens 2-0 Rivers Angels
Adamawa Queens 2-0 Ibom Angels Fc
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