5 Takeaways from the NWFL Premiership Super Six Opener

Three matches were played on the opening day of the NWFL Premiership Super Six at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Bayelsa.

The Super teams lived up to the pre-tournament hype with eight goals scored across the matches for an average of over 2.6 goals per game. 

Let’s take a look at some key takeaways from an eventful matchday that saw Edo Queens emerge as the best entertainers. 

Edo Queens put on a dominant display, thrashing Confluence Queens 5-1 in the opening match, with Emem Essien and Goodness Osigwe the stars of the show.

Essien bagged a brace and Osigwe scored one and setting up another of the five goals. This result sends a clear message that Edo Queens are serious title contenders this season.

In a closely contested affair, Heartland Queens and Nasarawa Amazons played out a goalless draw. 

Both teams will be disappointed not to have secured all three points, but they can take solace in a solid defensive performance as they were able to keep a clean sheet in their opening fixture.

The star match of the opening day saw host Bayelsa Queens and Rivers Angels battle to a 1-1 draw. 

The Queens started on the front foot when Fehintola Mabokanje put them ahead from the penalty spot, but Rita Peter's late strike ensured the points were shared. 

This game was big enough to have the presence of the First Lady of Bayelsa State, Mrs. Gloria Diri, which added to the atmosphere of this enthralling South-South derby.

In the Nasarawa Amazons vs Heartland Queens match, the goalkeepers were the heroes of the day. 

Heartland's Chukwu Uchenna made a crucial double save to deny Chinyere Kalu from the penalty spot, while the Nasarawa Amazons custodian also put in a solid performance to keep a clean sheet.

With no team able to secure a maximum haul of three points on the opening day, the 2023/2024 NWFL Premiership Super Six is shaping up to be a closely contested affair.

Edo Queens, however, appear to be the favourites now have taken an early lead after that comprehensive and statement-making win.

But it is expected that despite their impressive start, the other contenders will be keen to respond in the coming matches, making for an exciting and unpredictable title race.