In the first game of the 2025–2026 season, played yesterday at Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa, defending champions Bayelsa Queens defeated fierce rivals Edo Queens 3-2 to begin their defense of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership championship. But the game wasn’t without controversy; before the referee reinstated their second goal, the visitors threatened to leave the game.Kindness Ifeanyi equalized for Bayelsa Queens shortly before the first half break after Adegbemile Rebecca’s header in the 23rd minute gave Edo Queens the lead. When play resumed, Kindness, the goal scorer, turned provider when she helped Janet Akekoromowei give the hosts the lead in the 48th minute.
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