Sunshine Queens went into the week four encounter with their flawless record of three wins on the line.
In all fairness they deserved at least a point after the world class performance of experienced goalkeeper Tochukwu Oluehi.
The first short on target went to Nasarawa Amazons in the third minute, when Winifred Eyebhorias effort from a set-piece just outside the Sunshine Queens' box, went straight into goalkeeper Tochukwu Oluehi's safe arms.
Both teams created half-chances which they could not convert into goals.
In the 16th minute, Sunshine Queens attacked against the run of play, with forward Tina Oyateleme's low shot from the edge of the box going wide.
Emueje Oghiagbevhia tried her luck from range in the half-hour mark, but her effort was well dealt with by the impressive Oluehi.
As the half-time break approached, Sunshine Queens began to increase their tempo as they looked for a breakthrough.
However, the a long ranger from Gladys Akpa went off target as the match referee blew for half-time.
The home side continued to press Sunshine Queens in the early stages of the second half. Onyekachi Stella's shot from just outside the box was well-saved by keeper Oluehi 5 minutes after the restart.
In the 68th minute, substitute Igboamalu missed a sitter after some lovely play by her teammates on the right hand side.
With 9 minutes left on the clock, Nasarawa Amazons forward Josephine Mathias missed a glorious opportunity to put her team in the lead from the penalty spot. Her effort was well saved by the outstanding Oluehi.
The 2012/13 League champions continued to launch long balls to the box of the visiting team and they were rewarded in the 90th minute.
A cross to the area was headed to the back of the net by Igboamalu who hand her side a 1-0 victory over Sunshine Queens.
This How They Line Up
Nasarawa Amazons Starters: Sangonuga Ibijoke 1, Ebere Okoye 29, Abdullahi Hauwa 11, Victor Esther 28, Nnodim Sarah 13, Ajani Kafayat 10, Eyhebhoria Winifred 14, Emueje Oghiagbevhia 20, Mathias Josephine 21, Onyekachi Stella 12
Reserves: Iorliam Juliet 30, Maryam Ibrahim 4, Amarachi Okoronkwo 33, Edeh Chika 15, Ejalonibu Adejoke 19, Igboamalu Chinyere 16
Sunshine Queens Starters: Tochukwu Oluehi 21, Chisom Henry 19, Adeola Aminu 33, Gladys Akpa 34, Funsho Ogunrinola 30, Aminat Alani 6, Sherifat Saheed 10, Aluko Yetunde 23, Shola Oyewusi 18, Elizabeth Zirike 29, Tina Oyateleme 27
Reserves: Elizabeth Johnson 15, Temilade Adepoju 28, Taye Akinyinka 4, Abasi Gladys 14, Adenike Adekunle 17, Seyi Gbadebo 9
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