
NWFL MD 6: Edo Queens Storm Abuja, Set To Rattle Naija Ratels

…Says my goal is to constantly progress in scoring – Atume
By OJIEVA EHIOSUN
Edo Queens Football Club of Benin will on Wednesday January 14th, 2026 take on Naija Ratels FC of Abuja in match day 6 of Nigeria Women Football League NWFL premiership. The match will be played at the BWARI Stadium in FTC. Kickoff time is 4 pm local time.
The former NWFL champions who seat 2nd on log in Group A of the abridged league will hit Abuja today for the showdown, fully ready to give the Abuja based ladies a run for their money.
Again, records has it that Naija Ratels have never beaten Edo Queens in competitive showpiece, but that doesn’t mean they are pushovers. The Benin- City ladies will bring into play their experience and expertise aimed at nothing but victory against the Barrister Paul Edeh, girls.
In the last home game against Adamawa Queens played at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium Benin before the Christmas break, Edo Queens had an emphatic 2-0 win over the visitors. Sensational forward Atume Doosuur, netted in two goals in that encounter she as scored three goals in four games.
The Benin Queens have however promised to have an impressive run in Abuja. Now that the team have rediscover their rhythm, in all department of the game, Naija Ratels should expect a fierce battle.
Meanwhile, Edo Queens dangling forward and goal puncher Atume Doosuur, has said that she is always happy each time she scores goal for her club.
According to her: “Each time I score goal for my club, it gives me joy and I give glory to God. I also thank the technical crew for giving me the opportunity, same goes to my teammates for their support. When we are set for a crucial league match I always pray to God to help me so I can score. I’m happy when I see my team win. My goal is to constantly progress by scoring more goals. We want to be at the Super six and also work hard to win the league so we can represent Nigeria at the continent.”
OJIEVA EHIOSUN
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