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NWFL Premiership Week Two Review, Goalscorers, Photos And More

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5 years ago

December 17, 2020

The week two fixtures of the 2021 NWFL Premiership was played across seven centers on Wednesday the 16th of December 2020 and recorded some great results.

With twenty One goals scored, two away wins recorded, a draw and four home wins in place, www.thenwfl.com brings you reports of week two of the 2021 NWFL Premiership.

FC Robo Queens 3 Osun Babes 1

Monday Gift scored a wonderful hat-trick as FC Robo Queens beat familiar foe Osun Babes 3-1 at the Legacy Football Pitch, National Stadium, Surulere.

Monday, scored her first in the 41st minute, before taking advantage of an error made by Osun Babes Goalkeeper Christiana Obia to score her second in the 52nd minute, before finally completing her hat trick in the 56th minute.

FC Robo will travel down to Yenagoa to face Bayelsa Queens for their week three game, while Osun Babes will welcome Pelican Stars in Osogbo.

Royal Queens 1 Abia Angels 0.

It was a difficult game for Royal Queens at home as they kept searching for a goal until they got it in the 73rd minute through Rosemary Adesina.

It was a frantic match as alot of goal scoring opportunities were not converted from both sides. Jane Abraham had a chance early in the first half to score for Abia Angels, but failed to beat Alamah Onyewee in the Royal Queens goalpost.

The win sees Paul Mene record his first victory in the NWFL Premiership.

Royal Queens will face Ibom Angels in Uyo on matchday three, while Abia Angels welcome Dreamstar Ladies at home.

Dreamstar Ladies 0 Edo Queens 1.

The Galaticas lost their second match of the season when Edo Queens came visiting at the Agege Township Stadium.

Unexpectedly, DreamStar Ladies Captain Juliet Emereole’s own goal ensured victory for the Rollandson Odeh’s side and the ‘Obaseki Girls’ will now welcome Rivers Angels nextweek.

Rivers Angels 6 Delta Queens 2.

Brume Ikekhua and Dominance Odubanjo scored twice for their clubs as the ‘Jewels of Rivers’ recorded a comprehensive victory over neigbours Delta Queens.

It was the second brace for the Delta Queens striker, but her goals couldn’t help her side from the rampant Rivers Angels team.

Micheal Angela’s own goal made it three for Rivers Angels before Maryann Ezeanagu, Deborah Abiodun and Cynthia Aku scored to make it 6-2.

Delta Queens next game is against Sunshine Queens in Agbor.

Sunshine Queens 2 Confluence Queens 0.

Seun Fakunle and Goodness Onyebuchi both scored at the Ondo State Sports Complex to give Sunshine Queens a comfortable home win over visitors, Confluence Queens.

Fakunle’s goal came from a great assist by Akudo Ogbonna early in the 8th minute before captain Goodness Onyebuchi doubled the ‘Betty Babes’ lead in the 59th minute.

The ‘New Direction’ Ladies pushed harder late in the second half to half their deficit, but failed to hit the net. Glory Edet was impressive in the game, as she kept pushing and inspiring her teammates from the back. Confluence Queens will welcome Nasarawa Amazons at the Confluence Stadium on Wednesday.

Pelican Stars 1 Ibom Angels 1.

Ogechi Ukwuoma’s late goal denied Ibom Angels Manager Moruf Adeyemo his first win of the 2021 NWFL Premiership season as Pelican Stars earned a 1-1 draw at their homeground, U. J Usuene Stadium, Calabar.

Uduakaobong Peter looked to have secured all three points for the ‘Orange Ladies’ after she scored in the 47th minute, but Pelican Stars continued pressing until they were rewarded late on.

Pelican Stars will travel to Osogbo to face Osun Babes nextweek, while Ibom Angels will be at home to Royal Queens.

Nasarawa Amazons 1 Bayelsa Queens 2

Definitely a dejavu for Nasarawa Amazons Manager Christopher Danjuma losing to Bayelsa Queens by 2-1, same scoreline recorded in 2019. Only that Anjor Mary scored just once this time around in the 24th minute, before Amarachi Okoronkwo equalised in the 55th minute to give the ‘Solid Babes’ an array of hope in the game but Joy Bokiri’s late strike gave the visitors the maximum points.

Perhaps the worst start for Christopher Danjuma since he became head coach of Nasarawa Amazons and will definitely be looking at redeeming his side’s battered image when they travel down to the Confluence Stadium to face Confluence Queens nextweek.

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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6 days ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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