Remo Stars Ladies and Nasarawa Amazons have booked their places in the 2024/25 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six Playoffs with a match to spare.
Remo Stars Ladies sealed their qualification after a thrilling 2-2 draw against Abia Angels on Thursday in a rescheduled Matchday 13 fixture in Umuahia.
The Sky Blue Stars needed only a point to secure their place in the playoffs, and they got the job done in style.
It marked a historic achievement for the Ikenne-based club, as they qualified for the Super Six for the first time ever, just in their second season in the top flight.
Bolaji Olamide gave the visitors the lead in the 35th minute with her 11th goal of the season, pouncing on a loose ball and unleashing a long-range effort that beat goalkeeper Christiana Obia. Abia Angels responded five minutes later through Mary Lucky, who brought the hosts level.
The match looked destined for a draw until stoppage time drama saw Olamide bag her brace for her 12th goal with another stunning strike in the 92nd minute. But just a minute later, Mariam Abdulrasheed headed home to salvage a point for Abia Angels.
Despite a late push from the hosts, Remo Stars held on to confirm their place in the Super Six.
Remo Stars Ladies and Nasarawa Amazons now join defending champions Edo Queens, Rivers Angels, and Bayelsa Queens in the Super Six, which is scheduled to hold in May at a venue yet to be announced.
The final playoff spot will be decided on the last Matchday, with Naija Ratels and FC Robo Queens still in contention.
