Confluence Queens suffer narrow defeat..FC Robo continue dominance.
Hosts Edo Queens, Rivers Angels FC, FC Robo and Bayelsa Queens have continued their Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament campaigns with dominating victories yesterday at the UNIBEN Sports Centre, and Western Boys High School in Benin City metropolis.
Hosts, Edo Queens in group A had a comfortable win over Rolly Angels. The Queens humbled the Angels through goals from Abibat Abaji, Chioma Olise who scored twice and Emmen Essien, ensures the hosts dominant start continued on home soil.
At the other end, Heartland Queens shared the spoil with Naija Ratels in a goalless stalemate. Heartland now has four points after match day 2 while Naija Ratels managed just a point after losing opening game against the hosts.
FC Robo Queens dazed fellow NWFL Premiership side, Royal Queens 5-0 in a fascinating performance that saw team captain Monday Gift scored all five goals in the presence of Her excellency Betsy Obaseki and Deputy Governor Rt Hon Philip Shuaibu, at the Western boys high School mini Stadium.
Taking their tally to two wins in two games, while scoring ten goals without conceding, FC Robo now top group B ahead of Rivers Angels on goal difference. The two sides will slug it out in the final group game on Thursday at the UniBen sports complex to determine who gets the semi final slot.
In another Group B game played yesterday Rivers Angels schooled Fortress Ladies scoring three unreplied goals, thanks to goals from Edafe Mamuzo, Precious Christopher and Polinus Ifeoma, to maintain the Jewels of Rivers flying start.
After starting group C affair on a goalless draw, Confluence Queens sunk to a narrow defeat against Sunshine Queens thanks to Taiwo Ajibade’s lone goal.
Bayelsa Queens welcomed Kaduna Queens to the City of Benin to a colourful goal loaded tie. The reigning Aiteo Champions opened floodgate of goal through Emmanuel Favour before five different players added to the woe of Kaduna Queens.
Other goal scorers are; Sunday Juliet, Joseph Miracle, Chinyere Igboamalu, Celine Otta and Kafayat Bashiru.
The most intriguing moment of the day games was the introduction of a 10-year-old attacking midfielder of FC Robo. The lil dribbling master was used as a substitute during her side’s 5-0 win against Royal Queens.
Kemi Adegbuyi became the youngest player to feature in the ongoing Betsy Obaseki Women’s Football Tournament.
Catching them young? Yes!
Can we see more before the tournament runs out?
Match day 3 fixtures:
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