NWFL Drama: Ibom Angels Fall to Adamawa Queens After Referee’s Controversial Call

Ibom Angels’ early momentum in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership came under pressure on Wednesday afternoon as the Uyo-based side suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat to Adamawa Queens at the Makwada Stadium in Numan.

Coming into the fixture unbeaten in their opening two matches, the Angels were confident of extending their fine form. But the home side struck in the 16th minute under controversial circumstances. After Ibom Angels had initially defended a corner kick successfully, the referee unexpectedly ordered a retake. The second attempt created a chaotic goal-mouth scramble, and Adamawa Queens’ forward, Ifeoma Damian, reacted quickest to poke home what eventually became the only goal of the encounter.

The decision to retake the corner left many fans and analysts puzzled, with the resulting sequence proving costly for the visitors.

Despite a spirited second-half performance, Ibom Angels struggled to break down the resilient Adamawa defence. The hosts held firm until the final whistle, handing the Angels their first defeat of the campaign.

The loss leaves Ibom Angels on “four points from three matches”, while Adamawa Queens now sit comfortably at the top of Group A with seven points.

Elsewhere across the league, it was a dramatic matchday as Rivers Angels, Edo Queens, Nasarawa Amazons, and Remo Stars Ladies all picked up important away victories. Meanwhile, Pacesetters Queens of Ibadan suffered their third straight loss and now find themselves slipping dangerously into relegation territory.

Ibom Angels will now turn their attention to yet another challenging away fixture as they prepare to face Rivers Angels next Wednesday. Adamawa Queens, on the other hand, will travel to lock horns with Edo Queens in what promises to be another exciting matchup.

The NWFL season is heating up, and for Ibom Angels, the mission will be to bounce back quickly and reclaim their unbeaten rhythm.