Edo Queens Halt Adamawa Queens’ Unbeaten Streak in Benin

Edo Queens delivered a composed and determined display to hand Adamawa Queens their first defeat of the season, securing a 2–0 victory in their Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Matchday Four clash at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.

The hosts asserted control early and were rewarded just before halftime when Chioma Esther Moses calmly converted a penalty from the spot, sending the home support into jubilant celebration.  After the break, Atume Doosuur doubled Edo Queens’ advantage in the 75th minute, tapping in from close range following a strong attacking surge and assist from Moses, sealing the 2–0 win.

Edo Queens dominated the contest from start to finish, showing composure and discipline in key moments to frustrate their visitors.  For visiting Adamawa Queens, the loss marked the end of an impressive unbeaten start to the season, as they were unable to break down a resolute Edo defensive effort.

Editorial

In the intricate choreography of league football, it is often those moments where a previously unbeaten line falters that reveal as much about character as they do about tactical acumen. Edo Queens’ 2–0 victory over Adamawa Queens in Benin City was such a moment a performance that combined organisational discipline with incisive execution, underscoring why they remain one of the NWFL Premiership’s most formidable outfits.

From the first whistle, there was a sense that Edo Queens approached this derby encounter with purpose. Their control of tempo, spatial awareness and readiness to press at decisive junctures spoke of a side not merely content with momentum but eager to impose their identity. Chioma Esther Moses’ composed penalty just before halftime encapsulated this ethos a strike born not out of fortune but meticulous preparation and calm under pressure.

Yet the narrative was not confined to the penalty box. Atume Doosuur’s decisive finish in the 75th minute offered testimony to a team whose attacking patterns combine patience with precision, probing until openings emerge. For Edo Queens, this win was about more than ending an opponent’s unbeaten run it was about reaffirming a belief that their season meticulously constructed can withstand tests of nerves as much as tests of skill.

Adamawa Queens, for their part, arrived with an unbeaten confidence that had impressed across the opening fixtures. Their resilience was evident even in defeat they pressed, probed and sought openings. But football at its highest levels often hinges on fine margins and on this day, Edo Queens managed those margins with a maturity that speaks to both experience and ambition.

In a league growing richer in competition and narrative texture, encounters like this remind us that results are never merely numbers on a board. They represent the sum of preparation, character and belief. Edo Queens’ performance, methodical and assured, was just such a statement one that signals they remain a force to be reckoned with as the NWFL Premiership season unfolds.

Did You Know?

1. Edo Queens were the NWFL Premiership champions in the 2024 season, highlighting their status as a dominant force in Nigerian women’s football.
2. Adamawa Queens began the 2025/26 season with a strong unbeaten run, including several victories and draws before this defeat.
3. Edo Queens also registered a 1–0 win over Heartland Queens earlier in the season, demonstrating consistency in their home performances.
4. The NWFL Premiership top teams qualify for the Super Six playoffs, where the league champion is decided after the regular season.
5. Edo Queens previously won the WAFU B Women’s Champions League, securing continental qualification — a sign of the club’s broader ambitions beyond domestic competition.