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Edo Queens win Nigeria Women Football League Super Six title
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Edo Queens Football Club have been crowned the 2026 champions of the Nigeria Women Football League after concluding the Super Six competition in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The team secured a 0-0 draw against Bayelsa Queens in their final match, accumulating 10 points from five games. Edo Queens recorded three wins, one draw, and one loss. Bayelsa Queens also finished with 10 points but placed second due to an inferior goal difference. Nasarawa Amazons finished third with eight points, while Rivers Angels were fourth. Abia Angels and FC Robo finished fifth and sixth, respectively. Coach Moses Aduku praised his players for their resilience, noting their recovery after an initial loss to Nasarawa Amazons. He also acknowledged the support from the Chairman of the Edo State Sports Council, Amadin Enabulele, and the people of the state. Enabulele stated that the victory signifies not only a trophy but also the discovery and development of talent for the state, thanking Governor Monday Okpebholo for the opportunity to serve.
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