The highly anticipated clash delivered intensity, drama, and quality football as Bayelsa Queens claimed all three points to strengthen their push for the 2025/26 NWFL Premiership title.
Bayelsa Queens opened the scoring in the 30th minute through Chiamaka, who calmly finished to hand the Restoration Girls a deserved lead before halftime.
Hosts Rivers Angels responded after the break and found an equaliser in the 57th minute when Uwah converted from the penalty spot, sending the home supporters into celebration at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium.
However, Bayelsa Queens restored their advantage just five minutes later as Taarnum struck in the 62nd minute, sealing a massive win in one of the biggest fixtures of the Super 6 playoffs.
The encounter was filled with end-to-end action, tough tackles, and tactical battles, with both sides fully aware of the importance of the result in the race for the league crown.
The victory gives Bayelsa Queens a huge boost in the standings as the battle for the NWFL Premiership title continues to intensify in Port Harcourt.
Bayelsa Queens came into the tournament as defending champions, while Rivers Angels — one of the most successful clubs in Nigerian women’s football history — were aiming to use home advantage to strengthen their own title ambitions.
The 2025/26 NWFL Premiership Super 6 has already produced several thrilling fixtures and dramatic results since kicking off in Port Harcourt, with the competition scheduled to determine Nigeria’s representative for the WAFU-B qualifiers and the CAF Women’s Champions League.
With momentum now swinging in their favour, Bayelsa Queens will look to build on this important derby triumph as the race for the championship enters a decisive stage.