NWFL playoff: Nasarawa Amazons floor Bayelsa Queens to maintain title push

Author: Mike OyebolaPublished on: June 8, 2026Country: Nigeria

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NWFL playoff: Nasarawa Amazons floor Bayelsa Queens to maintain title push

Nasarawa Amazons defeated Bayelsa Queens 2-1 in their second game of the NWFL Super Six playoffs in Port Harcourt. Bayelsa took the lead through Chiamaka Ezekwugo six minutes into the second half. Nasarawa equalized via Farikikyen Moses in the 80th minute, and Ayatsea Hembafan scored a stoppage-time winner. Nasarawa have six points from two games, while Bayelsa have one point.

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