Abia Angels edge Ekiti Queens 1-0 in NWFL Week 6 Abia Angels clinched a narrow 1-0 victory over Ekiti Queens in their NWFL Premiership Week 6 fixture at the Umuahia Township Stadium. The crucial goal came in the 21st minute when young forward Chiamaka Ojialor calmly converted a swift counterattack. Lucky Mary displayed an impressive pace to outmanoeuvre her markers before setting up Ojialor for the decisive finish. Ekiti Queens responded strongly in the second half, creating several scoring opportunities. However, Abia Angels’ goalkeeper, Osinachi Abani, produced a series of crucial saves to keep her team ahead and secure the three points. Following the match, Abia Angels’ head coach, Adanna Nnah, admitted her team struggled with finishing but expressed confidence in their progress. "We missed many chances, but the important thing is that we got the win. I’ve reminded the players that we cannot afford to drop points if we want to stay in contention for the Super 6. With this result, Abia Angels now sit on 10 points from six matches and will face Dannaz Ladies in Lagos for their next fixture. Editorial Abia Angels’ victory over Ekiti Queens highlights the fine margins in the NWFL, where a single moment of brilliance can make all the difference. While their win keeps them in the hunt for a top-six finish, the match also exposed the need for improved efficiency in front of goal. The team dominated the first half but failed to put the game beyond reach, leaving them vulnerable to a potential comeback from Ekiti Queens. Ekiti Queens, despite the loss, showed resilience and attacking intent in the second half. They tested Abia Angels’ defence on multiple occasions, but a combination of wastefulness and outstanding goalkeeping from Osinachi Abani denied them an equalizer.