INTERESTING stats and facts from the 2016/17 Nigeria Women Premier League first stanza

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Bayelsa Queens finished outside the top two in the Premier League for the first time since 2013/14 (3rd under Moses Aduku).


Ayo Omosuyi created 10 goalscoring chances in Robo Queens' win over Sunshine Queens. This is a record by a single player in a Premier League match since the 2011/12 season. 


The latest goal scored in the Premier League this season was netted by Emueje Oghiagbevha for Delta Queens against Saadatu Amazon on 12th April, 2017 (95:14).


Bayelsa Queens won more penalties (3) than any other Premier League team, scoring all. 


Rivers Angels goalkeeper Tochukwu Oluehi made 19 saves in the Premier League game against Ibom Angels in Uyo, the most for any goal minder in a single game.


Osun Babes picked seven of their 10 points in Osogbo. 


Pelican Stars had the second-worst home record (4 points) in the Premier League. Only Saadatu picked up fewer point at home.


Rivers Angels are the only side yet to be beaten in the Premier League (Three wins and three draws).


Adamawa Queens' Marvellous Duru scored the 109th goal in the current Premier League season with her strike away at Confluence Queens in May. 


Rivers Angels attempted 15 shots but still didn't score in their 0-0 away draw with Abia Angels. 


Paulinus Ifeoma (3), Tobi Olarenwaju (1) and Mariam Aluko (1) scored a combined five goals for Confluence Queens.

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