Nasarawa Amazons suffered another setback in their Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Super Six title pursuit after being held to a hard-fought goalless draw by Abia Angels on Friday at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt.
The result leaves the Amazons without a win in their last two matches after opening their campaign with back-to-back victories, while Abia Angels continued to prove their resilience despite entering the game on the back of a heavy defeat.
Nasarawa Amazons Drop Crucial Points in NWFL Super Six Race
After drawing 1-1 with Bayelsa Queens in their opening game and edging Rivers Angels 1-0 on Matchday Two, Abia Angels came into the contest determined to bounce back from their disappointing 6-2 loss to Edo Queens.
Nasarawa Amazons, meanwhile, had begun their Super Six campaign in impressive fashion with consecutive victories over Edo Queens and Bayelsa Queens.
However, following a 2-0 defeat to FC Robo Queens in their previous outing, they were eager to return to winning ways.
The match was closely contested from the opening whistle, with both teams creating promising opportunities but failing to find the finishing touch.
Strong defensive displays and disciplined goalkeeping ensured the first half ended goalless despite several attacking moments at both ends of the pitch.
Abia Angels Stand Firm After Nasarawa Amazons Squander Golden Opportunity
The intensity remained high after the restart as both sides pushed forward in search of a breakthrough.
The game’s defining moment arrived in the 90th minute when Abia Angels goalkeeper Fatima Oloko, who has endured a difficult tournament, was involved in an error that handed Nasarawa Amazons a penalty and a golden opportunity to snatch all three points.
Adaobi Okah stepped forward to take the spot-kick despite not being the designated penalty taker. Although she sent the goalkeeper the wrong way, her effort crashed against the woodwork and failed to cross the line.
Abia Angels held their nerve in the closing moments to preserve the draw and secure a valuable point in their quest for a strong finish in the competition.
For Nasarawa Amazons, the result will feel like a missed opportunity as their title ambitions continue to face challenges after failing to win their third and fourth matches of the playoffs.
Meanwhile, Abia Angels once again demonstrated why they have been one of the solid teams of the NWFL Super Six, responding positively to their heavy defeat and proving they remain difficult opponents for any side in the competition.