NWFL Playoff Race Intensifies as Remo, Nasarawa, Robo Target Spots
With just two rounds left in the 2024/25 Nigeria Women Football League NWFL regular season, the race for playoff places intensifies as several clubs battle for crucial points today.
In Group A, Remo Stars Ladies, managed by Wemimo Matthew, need just one point away against Abia Angels to clinch their first-ever playoff ticket. However, it won’t be an easy task. Abia Angels have won five of their six home games this season.
Nasarawa Amazons will host defending champions Edo Queens at the Lafia City Stadium. A win for Christopher Danjuma’s side will seal their qualification. The Amazons boast a perfect home record this season, while Edo Queens, unbeaten overall, have also picked up five wins on the road.
In Group B, Robo Queens must defeat Ibom Angels to remain in contention ahead of a potentially decisive final match against Delta Queens. The Lagos-based club has already recorded two away wins this season.
Meanwhile, former champions Delta Queens face Naija Ratels in Asaba in a high-stakes clash. Both teams remain in the hunt for a top-two finish and will be desperate for a result.
As the penultimate round kicks off, the pressure is on—with margins tight and only the sharpest squads set to advance.
Editorial
The NWFL playoff chase is reaching a boiling point, and what’s on display now is more than just football—it’s proof of how much the women’s game in Nigeria has grown. Each team still in contention is writing its own story of ambition, grit, and tactical evolution.
Remo Stars Ladies, in their debut NWFL campaign, are a feel-good narrative. They’ve blended belief with discipline, and the fact that they are a point away from a playoff place is a testament to how far coaching and team synergy can go.
Nasarawa Amazons, with their fortress-like home form, represent the old guard still pushing the limits. And then there’s Robo Queens experienced, ambitious, and still battling it out with young contenders like Delta Queens and Naija Ratels, both of whom are proving that the future of women’s football is not only bright but competitive.
This is what we’ve long hoped to see tight contests, travelling teams winning away, and fans eagerly watching for permutations and playoff scenarios. The NWFL deserves more visibility, sponsorship, and support, because the product on display is nothing short of elite.
We are watching the birth of a league era defined by unpredictability and excellence. And that is worth celebrating.
Did You Know?
- The NWFL adopted a zonal format in recent years to reduce travel costs and increase local rivalries in the regular season.
- Robo Queens are one of the few NWFL clubs known for consistently producing players for Nigeria’s U17 and U20 national teams.
- Nasarawa Amazons won the NWFL title in 2017 and have consistently remained among the league’s top performers.
- Edo Queens remain unbeaten so far this season and were crowned champions in the previous NWFL campaign.
- Delta Queens are one of the most decorated teams in Nigerian women’s football, with multiple league and cup titles to their name.
