Edo Queens don give their Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) title chase heavy boost after dem shock their bitter rivals Rivers Angels 2-1 for inside hot South-South derby on Friday.
The tension-filled Super Six playoff match hapun for Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
The two heavyweights block body for this crucial Matchday 4 clash, but clinical goals from Precious Oscar and Chioma Moses do the damage for the Benin side.
Edo Queens Edge Rivers Angels For Inside South-South Derby
This win don put Edo Babes for correct position to lift the premium NWFL Premiership crown.
The Benin babes first suffer small setback against Nasarawa Amazons for their opening match before dem change am for FC Robo Queens and Abia Angels, winning two games row-by-row. Dem know say dem must win this match to keep their fire burning.
For di other hand, Rivers babes campaign don totally scatter. After dem win FC Robo for start, the Jewels of Rivers come fall hand, losing back-to-back against Abia Angels and Bayelsa Queens.
This derby for be their last hope to bounce back, but winning mentality kuku format for dia head.
Chioma Moses Score Late Goal To Fuel NWFL Title Charge
The high-stakes game start with hot speed as the two teams dey test the goalkeepers early on, but Edo Queens eye sharp pass.
The first goal come enter 39 minutes into the first half when Precious Oscar use Rivers defense mistake take score.
One dangerous cross fly from the right wing enter the 18-yard box, but Rivers defense slack and even collide with each other.
The ball just drop soft for Oscar leg, and she no waste time to fire the ball enter net before halftime whistle blow.
Rivers Angels enter second half with serious hunger, and their pressure pay off 12 minutes after the one-hour mark.
Dem play one wicked counter-attack, and substitute Abasiofon Uwah dribble her marker cleanly before she wire one low shot enter bottom right corner.
Just as the home fans dey jubilate say game don balance, Edo Queens reply with tactical counter to finish the drama.
Rivers defense clearance weak again, cross enter box, their goalkeeper spill the ball, and Chioma Moses just use one touch bury the winning goal.
Moses late strike secure the complete three points for coach Moses Aduku boys, leaving Rivers Angels with three straight defeats and their title dream totally collapse.
Edo Queens now sit down with dia chest up for top of the table with nine points before their final do-or-die match against Bayelsa Queens, where common draw go make them champions.
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Last Updated on June 12, 2026 9:16 pm by Hitvibz Media
Edo Queens Don Break Rivers Angels Hearts For Super Six Derby, Dem Don Near NWFL Title
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