NWFL Super Six: ‘Not time to celebrate yet’: Aduku maintains focus ahead of Bayelsa Queens decider

Edo Queens head coach Moses Aduku has insisted his team will not get carried away despite rising to the top of the 2026 Nigerian Women’s Football League (NWFL) Super Six table after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Rivers Angels.

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The matchday four win took Edo Queens to nine points from four matches and set up a decisive final matchday clash against defending champions Bayelsa Queens at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt.

Aduku praised his players for their resilience and discipline after recovering from an opening day defeat to record three consecutive victories in the competition.

“I want to congratulate my girls for playing as instructed and also for believing in ourselves that we could bounce back after that initial loss,” Aduku said after the match.

Despite the impressive turnaround, the experienced tactician stressed that the team’s mission is far from complete and warned against premature celebrations ahead of the title showdown.

“We are not celebrating yet. Our focus is completely shifting towards Bayelsa Queens; that is all I can say for now. We know we have one last hurdle to overcome against a very tough opponent who happens to be the defending champions,” he added.

The upcoming fixture is expected to be a thrilling finale to the NWFL Super Six, with Bayelsa Queens also in contention for the title as they look to defend their crown.

For Edo Queens, victory in the decider would complete a remarkable story of redemption and secure the club’s first NWFL Premiership title.

The Benin City team has shown remarkable character throughout the tournament, recovering from initial disappointment to move within striking distance of national glory.

All eyes will now be on Port Harcourt as two of Nigeria’s leading women’s football clubs battle for supremacy in what promises to be a high-stakes end to the season.

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