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Go Round FC Targets Akwa Utd’s Scalp
Premier League newcomers, Go Round FC will once again taste what life is like in the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, as the nascent 2018 season enters Day two today. The Omoku outfit will be playing host to high-flying Akwa United in what many have tagged as David versus Goliath contest at the Krudera Hotel Stadium, Omoku, Ogba/Egbema /Ndoni Local Government Area, Rivers State..
In the opening fixture of the season, last Sunday both teams achieved contest result while Go Round fought hard but lost narrowly to seasoned campaigners, Wikki Tourists of Bauchi 0-1, Akwa United were dominant winners, 2-0 over visiting Rangers International of Enugu.
But today, the stakes cannot be high enough for Go Round FC. The Bro Felix Obuah boys are primed to announce themselves on the big stage and Akwa United’s scalp is big enough to be used in making a clear statement about their ambition in the league.
While the visitors would bank on their expensive and impressive form from last season. Go Round has the comfort and intimidating home record to flaunt.
They were able to play the entire season last time out without dropping a point at home and would want to build on that record this term in order to have a good season.
Thus, having been buoyed by the N50million largesse from Rivers State Government for their achievement last season and the promise of a foreign tour this time, if they finish the season among the top three, the homers would need no further motivation to go full throttle against Akwa United.
Therefore, Coach Maikaba should be ready for a few surprises as their hosts go for their first win in the elite league.
In a statement released by the league, the competition is scheduled to take place from Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 14, 2026, with six clubs set to battle for the league title at the end of the 2025/26 season.
NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi, said the choice of Port Harcourt reflects the Rivers State Government’s continued support for women’s football and its successful hosting of the league’s Annual General Assembly last year.
The Super Six tournament will feature the top three teams from Group A and Group B of the regular season competing in a round-robin format, with each club playing five matches over nine days.
Qualified teams for the competition include defending champions Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens, Rivers Angels, Robo Queens, Nasarawa Amazons, and debutants Abia Angels.
The NWFL Premiership has produced four different winners in the last five editions, with Rivers Angels winning in 2021, Bayelsa Queens claiming the title in 2022 and 2025, Delta Queens triumphing in 2023, and Edo Queens emerging champions in 2024.
The league also urged participating clubs to comply with all competition regulations and directives ahead of the championship. The Super Six will determine Nigeria’s representative for the WAFU-B qualifiers for a place at the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League and ultimately the 2027 FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.
Teams are expected to arrive on Friday, June 5, when the draw ceremony and pre-match meeting will also take place. Matchdays are scheduled for June 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14, with rest days in between before the tournament concludes with the trophy presentation ceremony.
