The 2024/25 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) premiership season commences on Wednesday, January 15, with Edo Queens facing Abia Angels FC in the opener match.
Reports obtained by OsunDailyNG ahead of the game revealed that the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, along with his Deputy, Dennis Idahosa, Chairman of the State’s Sports Commission, Desmond Enabulele, and board members of the commission, will be present at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium this evening to support their beloved team, Edo Queens Football Club of Benin.
The defending champions of the Nigeria Women Football League and WAFU-B Champions will face Abia Angels FC this evening, January 15th, 2025, at 6 PM local time in the opening match of the NWFL Star League.
As this match marks the highlight of the new season, numerous prominent football administrators and dignitaries from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), and notable football figures from Edo State are anticipated to attend the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium as honoured guests for this significant encounter.
This match represents the first premiership game of the year at the renowned Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, and there are high expectations for the technical staff and players of both teams.
For the Edo Queens, securing a victory is imperative. While no team in the NWFL can be underestimated, the expectations are particularly high for the defending champions. Given the current form of the Edo Queens players, they are poised to challenge Abia Angels vigorously.
Reflecting on past encounters, Abia Angels delivered a surprising defeat to Edo Queens two seasons ago, winning 1-0 in front of their enthusiastic home supporters.
Edo Queens avenged that loss in a subsequent match by defeating Abia Angels on their home turf.
Today’s match will be a benchmark for all Nigeria Women’s Football League clubs. Given the passion, intrigue, and emotional investment associated with football, analysts should be prepared for unexpected outcomes from various national matches.
In Benin City, the state government has substantially supported Edo Queens, aiming for a decisive victory in today’s match against Abia Angels FC.
