Edo Queens maintained their slim lead ahead of Remo Stars Ladies in group A after picking another three points while the neck-to-neck fight between Rivers Angels and Bayelsa Queens continued in group B of the Nigeria Women Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Reigning champions, Edo Queens got the needed win over Heartland Queens in Benin after winning 2-0.
Mary Mamudu opened the score at 40 minutes while Esther Inyang sealed the win 76 minutes from the spot.
Remo Stars Ladies in the same group won 0-1 against Ekiti Queens earlier in the day to keep a close chase on Edo Queens.
Olasubomi Ogundele’s 35th-minute goal was the difference in the game played in Ibadan.
Goals from Janet Akekoromowei in the 49th minute from the spot and Chisom Chima in the 77th minute sealed a win for Nasarawa Amazons over Abia Angels.
In group B, Bayelsa Queens thrashed Ibom Angels 3-0 in Yenagao courtesy of goals from Kindness Ifeanyi in the 43rd minute, Delight Isaac in the 63rd minute, and Dooshima Tarnum in the 65th minute.
Rivers Angels defeated Naija Ratels 2-0 from the boot of Titilayo Aweda on 1 minute before Mary Moses doubled the lead in the 47th minute.
Delta Queens could not hold on to their lead after Destiny Itobor found the back of the net at Lafia City Stadium against Benue Queens in the 12th minute.
Joy Ikyagh scored in the 61st minute to restore parity for the hosts who held on to take a point at the end.
Uche Dozie
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