The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Nationwide League has officially kicked off, with the opening day producing an exciting mix of goals, dramatic moments, and impressive individual performances across the four fixtures played.
The tournament got underway with Solo Wonders Babes FC securing a 2-1 victory over Spunky Blazers FA. Ndiribe Chineye proved decisive for Solo Wonders, scoring twice in the opening 18 minutes to put her side firmly in control. She found the net in the 10th and 18th minutes to complete her brace.
Spunky Blazers fought back after the break, with Enabulele Mercy pulling one back in the 54th minute. However, Solo Wonders held on until the final whistle to claim the first victory of the competition.
The second fixture produced the biggest result of the opening day as C2E Sports Academy delivered a dominant 10-1 victory over Bayelsa Princesses.
Agnes Ohuche was the standout performer, scoring four goals in a remarkable individual display. She opened the scoring just two minutes into the game before Nwaboghogu Oluchi added two goals in quick succession in the 28th and 30th minutes. Temple Glory then extended the advantage in the 41st minute.
The second half saw C2E Sports Academy continue their relentless attack. Ohuche completed her hat-trick in the 48th minute, while Ngozi Miracle added another two minutes later. Ohuche then struck twice more in the 52nd and 62nd minutes to complete her four-goal haul.
Ogu Stella rounded off the scoring for C2E Sports Academy with goals in the 67th and 75th minutes. Bayelsa Princesses eventually found a consolation goal through Amameniye Naomi in the 81st minute, but it was not enough to prevent a heavy defeat.
In the third fixture, Onimarg FC defeated NAF Queens 3-1 in another entertaining encounter.
Yusuf Islamiat gave Onimarg the lead before NAF Queens drew level through an own goal by Olufisayo Deborah. Islamiat restored Onimarg’s advantage in the 22nd minute, completing her brace and putting her side back in front.
Ogunlari Adewunmi then sealed the victory for Onimarg FC with a late goal to secure all three points.
The final game of the opening day saw Obosa Queens edge Plateau United Queens 3-2 in a closely contested encounter.
Nnachi Chinemerem opened the scoring for Obosa Queens in the 16th minute before Emmanuel Oprah doubled their advantage shortly after the restart in the 49th minute. Aliu Rofiat then added Obosa’s third goal in the 69th minute.
Plateau United Queens responded strongly through Okoloko Juliet, who scored twice in the space of nine minutes to bring her team back into contention. Her goals in the 75th and 84th minutes made for a tense finish.
However, Obosa Queens held on to secure the victory. The game also produced the first red card of the tournament, with Oliwo Toyin of Obosa Queens receiving her marching orders in the 86th minute.
Four matches producing 21 goals in the opening day has provided an exciting start to the NWFL Nationwide League.
From close contests to dominant victories and outstanding individual performances, the competition has already shown plenty of promise as teams continue their pursuit of success right from the start.
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