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NWFL Premiership Week 4 Preview: Team News, Analysis, Stats And Players To Watch.

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5 years ago

January 5, 2021

NWFL Premiership returns to action this Wednesday following the Christmas break with several sides hoping the fortnight’s inactivity could change their fortunes, while others will be hoping the few days off would have done nothing to interrupt their form.

Seven Matches will be played across seven centers on Wednesday.

Leaders Bayelsa Queens will be at home to Confluence Queens, while Nasarawa Amazons face Delta Queens in a must-win encounter, Sunshine Queens welcomes second-placed Edo Queens to Akure, Abia Angels travels to Port Harcourt to face defending Champions Rivers Angels.

In Warri, Royal Queens will be hoping to record their second victory at home this season, DreamStar Ladies have another tough test in Ibom Angels at the Agege Township Stadium, while Pelican Stars of Calabar will battle FC Robo Queens in Lagos.

The action is incessant and persistent. Here is a short preview of the 2021 NWFL Premiership week 4 from www.thenwfl.com.

Rivers Angels 🆚 Abia Angels (Adokiye Anesiemaka Stadium)

Rivers Angels have recorded two away draws in their last three matches and will welcome Abia Angels on Wednesday.

Abia Angels have won two games, losing only narrowly to Royal Queens in Warri two weeks ago.

Rivers Angels Manager Edwin Okon knows how important it is to get their second victory at home as they target qualification for the Champions League.

Maryann Ezeanagu, Vivian Ikechukwu, Brume Ikhekua, and Damilola Koku, Christopher Precious are all available for selection upfront.

#Nasarawa Amazons 🆚 Delta Queens. (Lafia City Stadium)

A must-win game for Nasarawa Amazons, having lost their first three games in December.

Christopher Danjuma is expectant the same as the teeming fans of the ‘Solid Babes’ as they have a date to keep with Delta Queens on Wednesday evening.

One goal in three matches compared to Delta Queens seven goals in three, shows that Nasarawa Amazons have a lot of work to do against the ‘Okowa Ladies’ at the Lafia City Stadium.

Experienced Kafayat Ajani is back to the squad after some time out, Adejoke Ejalonibu, Amarachi Okoronkwo, Dooshima Tarnum, and others are all available for this encounter.

#Bayelsa Queens 🆚 Confluence Queens (Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa)

Will Bayelsa Queens make it four wins in four games after Wednesday’s encounter with Confluence Queens? That is the question on every lip of the NWFL Premiership followers.

Confluence Queens under Whyte Ogbonda are seen as a team that can spring out surprises when least expected. Moses Aduku and his girls are confident and are raring to go into the game o Wednesday. In-form Anjor Mary, Joy Jerry, Ruben Charity will be looking at extending their unbeaten run in the league.

#DreamStar Ladies 🆚 Ibom Angels. (Agege Township Stadium)

Heading into the Wednesday game, Coach Anya Ugochi must be thinking about getting her first victory of the season as she faces Ibom Angels on Wednesday at the Agege Township Stadium.

Both teams didn’t start the season on a good note and Moruf Adeyemo must be aiming at getting a positive result against the ‘Galactica’s’.

Ayatsea Hembafen, Anuoluwapo Salisu, Juliet Iroele, and others will have to work hard to win against the very determined ‘Orange Ladies’.

#Royal Queens 🆚 Osun Babes (Warri Township Stadium)

Coach Yinka Adunola has spoken of the importance of keeping the momentum generated against Pelican Stars ahead of the tie in Warri against Royal Queens.

Royal Queens are a very difficult team to beat and Coach Paul Mene will be in the dugout without his faifhful assistant Ifunanya Patricia who controversially resigned from her position some days ago.

Both sides play free-flow attacking football and create a lot of chances on the flanks. Yemisi Samuel, Habibat Agbaji, Sarah Iloduba, and others will be hoping for a great result in Delta, while Bukola Oni, Chioma Olise, Chika Idika, Rosemary Adesina will all want a comprehensive victory against the Omoluabi Queens.

#Sunshine Queens 🆚 Edo Queens (Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure)

A big test for Rowlandson Odeh and his players. Sunshine Queens hardly lose at home and thus have a good team and an experienced Manager in Wemimo Matthew.

Odeh leads his players to their second away game this season and it’s against a side well known for their superb style of play.

Elizabeth Zirike and Sandra Chichi will be going back to Akure, where the fans still cherish them, having dorned the Orange jersey of Sunshine Queens in the past.

Patricia Innocent, Seun Fakunle, Goodness Ihuoma and others will be seeking for nothing but victory when the battle gets off on Wednesday.

#FC Robo Queens 🆚 Pelican Stars (Legacy Football Pitch, National Stadium, Surulere)

Osahon Emmanuel is a manager who has a great connection with his players on the pitch of play. The charismatic coach will be playing against a Pelican Stars team who lost 3-0 to Osun Babes in December.

Charismatic captain Gift Monday scored a hat-trick in their last home game against Osun Babes, the December player of the month will be hoping to increase her goal tally on Wednesday.

Pelican Stars have some experienced players in their Squad, Chinenye Okafor, Gladys Abasi, Hannah Amos, Love Okon and a host of others will be optimistic in picking a positive result in Lagos.

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

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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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