Month: April 2025

Bayelsa Queens draw with Naija Ratels to stay unbeaten

Bayelsa Queens were held to goalless draw in Abuja in a matchday 14 NWFL game on Wednesday 30th April, 2025, a result which maintains their unbeaten record this regular season with the Super Six on the horizon.

It looked like Naija Ratels first-half onslaught might be enough to get a goal, but the Prosperity Girls stood firm in defense.

Bayelsa Queens might have won the game at the death, but a bicycle-kick missed by Mercy Omokwo from a cross from the right flank.

Nevertheless, the draw means the Prosperity Girls have still not lost a game in the regular season against opposition in Group B since January when the league started and leaves them in 34 points to top the table, becoming the only team to complete a top-flight campaign without losing this season.

The result also allowed Bayelsa Queens to extend their run without losing away from home this regular season winning three and drawing four matches.

“Today, I am a happy coach and the team is happy also as we finished the regular season unbeaten and this will definitely spur the team ahead of the Super Six,” said Bayelsa Queens Technical Adviser Whyte Ogbonda said.

“I am proud because I didn’t expect such a performance from Naija Ratels. We didn’t just defend well but we also played good football and created chances,” Coach Whyte said.

“We never let our heads go down and for Naija Ratels, they are a good side and they gave us a scare, getting a draw here is a really well-deserved point,” added Whyte Ogbonda

Bayelsa Queens edge Rivers Angels in last home game of the season

Bayelsa Queens FC, defeated Rivers Angels 1-0 in a matchday 13 fixtures of the NWFL Premiership on Wednesday 23 April, 2025, at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa, to maintain their 100% winning home record.

Both teams already qualified for the Super Six were playing for a top of Group B clash.

Alaba Olabiyi scored the only goal of the game in the 3rd minute of play from a corner-kick from Dooshima Tarnum.

Nine minutes into the match, the game was stopped due to heavy down pour that made the pitch unplayable, and after 23 minutes play resumed.

The Prosperity Girls lost a chance to make it two – nil from the penalty spot, as Alexander Florence fired her kick over the post in the 45th minute.

The win means Bayelsa Queens FC have won 10 matches and drew 3 in 13 games with 33 points.

“I’m happy that out of six points at stake against Rivers Angels, we got 4 points, it’s was a good result for Bayelsa Queens,” Bayelsa Queens Technical Adviser, Whyte Ogbonda said.

“My target and the target of the team is to qualify for the CAF Women’s Champions League and for us to do that we need to win the Super Six in Ikenne,” Coach Whyte Ogbonda added.

The last game for the Prosperity Girls is an away match against Naija Ratels in Abuja on Wednesday 30th April, 2025.

Whyte backs Prosperity Girls despite draw

Bayelsa Queens Technical Adviser, Whyte Ogbonda has rallied behind his players who has already sealed a place in the 2025 NWFL Super Six despite their 1-1 draw to Adamawa Queens away on Wednesday 16 April, 2025.

The girls from Yenagoa, scored first in the 8th minutes through Delight Isaac while Adamawa Queens levelled in the second half by Katon Waken in the 48 minutes.

The Prosperity Girls are still top on the table in Group B with 30 points from 12 matches.

Whyte said irrespective of their draw to Adamawa Queens, he gives thumb up to his players.

“The result wasn’t a reflection of the players’ performance but I have believe in my players to do the needful at the end of the season.

“I’m satisfied with the players’ performance, one thing about football, you win some, draw some and lose some,” Whyte said.

Bayelsa Queens have won nine matches, drawn three and have not lost a game in 12 matches.

Next for the Prosperity Girls is a South – South derby game against perennial rivals Rivers Angels on Wednesday 23 April, 2025, at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa.