Nasarawa Amazons Coach Danjuma Calls for Better Team Cohesion Despite Winning Start

Nasarawa Amazons head coach Christopher Danjuma has highlighted key areas for improvement following his team’s encouraging start to the 2025–26 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) season.

The Lafia-based side kicked off their campaign with a 2–1 win over Delta Queens on Wednesday. Goals from Olushola Shobowale and Ayatsea Hembafan secured the victory for last season’s runners-up, while Delta Queens’ Nora Davies pulled one back in a spirited contest.

Despite the victory, Coach Danjuma believes the team must find better rhythm and cohesion if they hope to surpass their achievements from last season.

Speaking to the club’s media team, he said:

“We thank God for the three points. Starting on a good note is crucial, but we have much work ahead.”

“We need to blend the team better to meet the standards we previously set. Looking ahead, our objective is to focus on scoring, especially with two away matches ahead of us.”

“I expect nothing less than four points from these games. Delta Queens proved to be better than we anticipated based on our preseason encounter.”

With two tough away fixtures coming up, the coach insists the team must sharpen their attack and maintain consistency as they chase the league title.

Opinion: A Promising Start, but Danjuma Knows the Real Work Has Just Begun

Nasarawa Amazons’ opening win is more than just three points — it’s a statement. A statement that last season’s impressive run wasn’t a fluke, and that the team still has the hunger to challenge for the NWFL crown.

But what stands out most is Coach Danjuma’s mindset.

Many managers would celebrate the win and move on, but his focus remains on structure, cohesion, and long-term performance. That’s the kind of leadership that builds champions. His insistence on improving team chemistry shows he understands that early victories can be deceptive if deeper issues are left unattended.

His expectation of four points from the next two away matches also reveals the confidence he has in his squad — but it’s a realistic kind of confidence, not the over-optimistic type that piles pressure on players.

And he is right: Delta Queens proved tougher than expected. That’s a reminder that the NWFL this season will not be a walk in the park for any team.

If Nasarawa Amazons can tighten their midfield transitions, become more clinical in front of goal, and build that cohesion Danjuma is pushing for, they may once again be one of the strongest title contenders.

One thing is clear:
This team is promising, but the journey is just beginning.