FC Robo Queens Keep Perfect NWFL Premiership Run with 2–0 Win Over Abia Angels

FC Robo Queens extended their flawless start to the 2025/26 NWFL Premiership season by securing a 2–0 away victory over Abia Angels at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba on Matchday Six.

The Lagos side wasted no time asserting themselves, as Oluwakemi Adegbuyi opened the scoring early with a composed finish to give Robo the lead.

Abia Angels fought hard for a breakthrough but struggled to penetrate a disciplined and well-organised Robo defence that stifled their attacking efforts.

FC Robo Queens doubled their advantage in the 78th minute when Tosin Rafiu struck to put the result beyond doubt, sealing another impressive away performance.

The victory means Robo Queens have now won all six of their matches, keeping them firmly atop Group B with a maximum point haul and marking them as strong contenders in this year’s title race. For Abia Angels, the defeat highlights the challenges they face in climbing the NWFL standings as the season progresses.

EDITORIAL

In the opening weeks of the NWFL Premiership season, few narratives have been as compelling as FC Robo Queens’ methodical march toward perfection. Their 2–0 victory over Abia Angels in Aba was not merely another result it was an articulation of intent — tangible proof that this side is not content with mere competitiveness but driven by an ambition to define their own ascendancy.

From the first whistle, Robo Queens displayed the composure of a side comfortable with expectation rather than cowed by it. The early goal from Oluwakemi Adegbuyi was emblematic of their efficiency — sharp, assured and decisive. Abia Angels, for all their endeavour, were invariably made to chase shadows by a well-structured Robo outfit whose discipline in defence mirrored their creativity in attack.

Tosin Rafiu’s strike to seal the win was not merely additive it was definitive. In football’s precarious equilibrium between confidence and trepidation, to score away from home against a side equally hungry for points — is a testament to clarity of purpose. Such performances are not borne of luck they are distilled from drills in training, understanding among teammates, and an unshakeable belief in process over panic.

Yet, while Robo Queens’ perfect start dazzles, it also casts a spotlight on the broader canvas of the NWFL Premiership. Competition remains fierce, and every team will inevitably encounter moments that test their resolve. For Abia Angels, this is a match to dissect rather than define them a chance to reassess, reinvigorate and respond to the rigorous demands of top-flight football.

In the crucible of league sport, where the calendar is as unforgiving as it is unrelenting, consistency is the commodity teams covet above all. FC Robo Queens have begun to accumulate it with distinction. But history teaches us that long unbeaten runs are not maintained through occasional brilliance alone — they require adaptation, resilience, and the capacity to win in ways that defy the script when circumstances shift.

For now, though, Robo Queens sit proudly at the summit, their perfect record a stirring reminder that excellence, when pursued with clarity and conviction, can bloom even in the fiercest of contests.

DID YOU KNOW?

1. The 2025/26 NWFL Premiership marks the 36th season of Nigeria’s women’s top-flight football league, continuing its expansion and growing competitive balance.
2. FC Robo Queens opened their campaign with a 1–0 away win over Sunshine Queens, setting the tone for their perfect start this season.
3. Robo Queens’ perfect run includes at least one dominant 4–0 victory earlier in the season, showcasing their scoring prowess across multiple matchdays.
4. Abia Angels have faced challenges in finding consistency this season, with mixed results across their opening fixtures as they seek rhythm in Group B.
5. FC Robo Queens are widely considered early title contenders, with their unbeaten start making them one of the favourites to reach the NWFL Super Six playoff stage.