The 2026 Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Nationwide continued with an exciting Matchday Three, producing 17 goals across four fixtures as teams battled for crucial points and a place in the knockout stage.
Kwara United Queens opened the day with a narrow 1–0 victory over Solo Wonders Babes. The decisive moment came just nine minutes into the game when Amarachi Nnorom converted from the penalty spot to give Kwara United Queens the lead.
Despite efforts from both sides to find the back of the net, Nnorom’s early strike remained the only goal of the encounter, handing Kwara United Queens the lead after the game.
The second fixture produced the biggest scoreline of the day, as C2E Sports Academy thrashed Lakeside Queens 5–0 in a dominant display. Oluchi Nwaboghogu opened the scoring for C2E Sports Academy in the eighth minute before Agnes Oluchi took centre stage. Oluchi doubled the advantage in the 16th minute and before halftime, she completed another strike in the 37th minute.
She continued her remarkable performance after the break, finding the net again in the 47th minute before completing her four-goal haul in the 76th minute. Her outstanding performance helped C2E Sports Academy secure a convincing 5–0 victory and maximum points, while Lakeside Queens were left without a response.
The third fixture delivered another entertaining contest, with Onimarg FC securing a 4–2 victory over Ubalaka Babes. Adeomo Lovelyn opened the scoring for Onimarg FC in the 13th minute before Ubalaka Babes responded with a penalty converted by Onyeocha Queens to level the score.
After the interval, Onimarg FC regained control of the game, with Islamiat Yusuf restoring their lead in the 74th minute before scoring again two minutes later to make it 3–1. Ubalaka Babes reduced the deficit when Grace Patrick found the net in extra time, but Oyediran Favour struck again for Onimarg FC to seal a 4–2 victory.
The final fixture of the day saw Osklean FA edge Plateau United Queens 2–1 in a closely contested encounter. Osklean FA took the lead in the 28th minute through Ijeoma Stephen before Favour Chika doubled their advantage just before halftime with a 43rd-minute strike.
Plateau United Queens responded early in the second half, with Juliet Okoloko pulling one back to make it 2–1. Despite their efforts to find an equaliser, Plateau United Queens could not break through again as Osklean FA held on to claim a valuable victory.
The 2026 Nigeria Women’s Football League Nationwide continues with the knockout stage, as teams look to build on their performances and secure their places in the next phase of the competition.
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