The first semifinal of the Betsy Obaseki Women’s Football Tournament saw two finalist of the 2021 AITEO FA Cup go head-to-head once again, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, as Bayelsa Queens defeated FC Robo Queens 3-1 to booked a place in the final.
In the match which was a repeat of the Aiteo Cup final game played at the same venue (Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City) some months ago, it was the reigning Aiteo Cup winners Bayelsa Queens who came out victorious once again and are through to the final of the 2021
Betty Obaseki Cup in Benin, thanks to Anjor Mary’s hat-trick.
Proving once again why she won the Golden Ball and Golden Boot at the Aiteo Cup, Anjor Mary helped Bayelsa booked a spot in the final of the inaugural edition of the Betsy Obaseki Women’s Football Tournament in Edo State.
Talking to the media before the game, head coach of FC Robo Queens, Emmanuel Osahon was confident his side will not be beaten again after losing 4-2 to the same side in the Aiteo Cup final some months ago.
In his words, “Though we play in the NWFL Premiership League with Bayelsa Queens, but I can say here that, Bayelsa Queens will not beat us for the second time at the same venue. After the Aiteo Cup finals, we learnt our lessons about the Yenagoa team. We pray for a favourable game that would see my girls come out victorious.”
FC Robo had its consolation goal through none other than the prolific poacher, Monday Gift. After the defeat, the Lagos Landladies will now hope for a third place win against the losing side between Edo Queens and Rivers Angels.
The winner of the third place will go home with N2million and the fourth place team won’t go empty handed too, as there is a N1million prize money for the loser of the third place match.
The third place match will be played 8am on Sunday morning at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.
The Restoration ladies will wait to face the winner of the second semifinals match between Edo Queens and Rivers Angels. The grand finale will kickoff by 5pm at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium after the closing ceremony.
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