Nasarawa Amazons Football Club of Lafia has secured a spot in the finals of the ongoing 2026 Governor Douye Diri Women’s Pre-Season Football Tournament currently taking place in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital
The Lafia-based Female side achieved the feat by overcoming the tournament hosts in a tense semi-final encounter. After a challenging start in their opening fixture of the competition.
In a statement by Adakwu Ocheche Emmanuel, Nasarawa Amazons FC Media Officer, the “Lafia Landladies” took full control of the match, maintaining composure and intensity from the opening whistle to the end of regulation time.
Nasarawa Amazons delivered a disciplined, cohesive performance across all departments, with the defense, midfield, and attack remaining highly alert to every tactical move by their opponent.
The players poured their hearts onto the pitch to reach the final of the second edition of the tournament, which serves as crucial preparation for the 2026/2027 NWFL Premiership season which will kicking off in a month time.
Celebrations erupted among the players, coaching staff, and officials following the shootout victory as host Bayelsa Queens with attention now shifting to the championship decider.
Nasarawa Amazons FC will be aiming to retain the Cup the won last year as they battle Delta Queens FC in the finals of the 2026 Governor Douye Diri Women’s Pre-Season Football Tournament at the Samson Siasia Stadium on Sunday, October 11, 2026, by 3:00 PM.
