Bayelsa Queens technical adviser Whyte Ogbonda has said it is important for his team to build on the win over Naija Ratels.
The Prosperity Girls are in third position on the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, Group A table following a 5-0 win over Naija Ratels at the Samson Siasia Stadium on Wednesday.
Faith Andy’s own goal in the 25th minute through a Dooshima Tarnum’s free-kick opened the flood-gate of goals as she head the ball into her own post, Delight Isaac made it two-nil in 45+1 minute to end the first half 2-0.
On resumption for the second half, Alaba Olabiyi missed a one-on-one with the goalkeeper of Naija Ratels to have made it three, but her effort was save by the goalkeeper and it was captain for Bayelsa Queens, Vera Samuel that got the third goal in the 50th minutes with a screamer from outside box to make it 3-0 and put the game beyond their opponent.
Kesiena Ojoyovwi made it four as she converted a penalty in the 67th minute and scored her brace in 89 minutes to end the encounter 5-0.
Whyte said their ambition is to secure a Super Six ticket and will take it from there.
“It’s a thing of joy to have scored this number of goals against a strong side like Naija Ratels.
“We were very much aware of the importance of goals as the league edges towards its climax. We spoke about this during our training sessions”.
“With due respect to our opponents, but if we had taken all our chances today, we should have scored up to eight goals.
“I praise my girls for heeding to our game plans.
“Our next game against Pacesetters Queens in Ibadan will be taken seriously knowing what stage of the competition we are in now, and our target is to remain between the top two sides at the end of the season going into the Super Six”, Whyte Ogbonda added.
