The decisive moment came in the 61st minute when Adaobi Okah struck against her former club to hand the Amazons a crucial opening-day victory in the 2026 NWFL Premiership Super Six campaign.
In what was a tightly contested encounter, both sides battled fiercely for control, but Nasarawa Amazons showed greater composure in the second half to secure all three points. Edo Queens pushed hard for an equaliser late in the game, but the Amazons’ disciplined defensive display ensured they held on until the final whistle.
Adaobi Okah’s winning goal proved to be the difference, as the forward delivered a painful blow to her former side while giving Nasarawa Amazons an early advantage in the race for the NWFL Super Six title.
The victory marks a strong start for the Amazons, who are aiming to reclaim the league crown, while Edo Queens will now look to bounce back quickly in their next fixture.
With the Super Six already producing drama on Matchday One, fans can expect more thrilling encounters as Nigeria’s top women’s clubs battle for supremacy.