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NWPL Wrap: Bayelsa Queens, Confluence Queens & Rivers Angels record winning starts

Defending champions Bayelsa Queens made a strong start to their title defense with a win on the opening day

Bayelsa Queens recorded a 3-0 victory over Kaduna Queens in Wednesday's Nigeria Women's Premier League opener in Yenagoa.

The Restoration Girls started brightly against the topflight debutantes as Rafiat Sule opened the scoring for them in the eighth minute at Samson Siasia Stadium.

On the half-hour mark, Joy Bokiri doubled the hosts lead before Mary Anjor scored 16 minutes after the restart of the encounter to complete the rout for Bayelsa Queens.

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In Lokoja, Confluence Queens made a winning start as they defeated Ibom Angels 2-0 at the Confluence Stadium, with Nigeria women's coach Thomas Dennerby in attendance.