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Stalemate in Port Harcourt as Bayelsa Queens held Rivers Angels to a draw

Rivers Angels and Bayelsa Queens played out a goalless draw in the top of the table clash at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Omagwa.

Bayelsa Queens started the brighter of the two sides in the first half, but Rofiat Bankole failed to convert the numerous chances that came her way.

Both sides huffed and puffed, but no real attacking quality to break the deadlock and the first half ended goalless.

Rivers Angels came out from the dressing room with more desire to win the game but Sylvia Echefu in goal for Bayelsa Queens was equal to everything that was thrown at her by the host and the encounter ended goalless.

Technical Adviser Bayelsa Queens, Whyte Ogbonda after the game said it was not the result they wanted, but it was a good outing.

 

“We came with a game plan, but our missed chances cost us the three points”, Whyte said.

 

“The most important thing is that we did not lose the game and we have qualified for the Super Six, we came back home with a point which is okay. We will go home and work on ourselves to convert our chances in our next match”, Whyte Ogbonda added.

Bayelsa Queens will take on Adamawa Queens while Rivers Angels will play away to Heartland Queens at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri in the Match Day 16 encounter.

Bayelsa Queens wishes Mary Aderemi well

Chairman Bayelsa Queens Football club Pastor Robin Angonimi Apreala, has on behalf of management, technical crew, players and support staff congratulated Mary Aderemi, as she begins a new chapter in her footballing career.

The creative midfield sensation has officially completed a one-year deal with FC Dnepr Mogilev of Belarus following a standout season that saw Bayelsa Queens crowned champions of the Nigeria Women Football League in 2025.

Pastor Apreala, urges Mary Aderemi to be diligent in her chosen career.

“This game is about opportunity for all people, regardless of race, colour, religion or financial standing. There are many times when you are going to feel pressured by others. But it’s okay things will resolve themselves in due time. Keep making smart decisions and staying focused on the task at hand”, Pastor Apreala said.

According to Pastor Robin Apreala, there are moments in life when you have to make important decisions and urged Mary not to let the pressure of big games drive her to do something unwise.

“Be true to yourself and stand up for what is right, even if that means sacrificing your own opportunity for victory. Recognize when it is time to throw in the towel and give your team a chance to win without you”, Pastor Robin Angonimi Apreala added.

 

Bayelsa Queens pummels Ibom Angels

Chiamaka Ezekwugo, Kindness Ifeanyi and Harmony Chidi scored the goals that gave dominant Bayelsa Queens a crucial three- nil NWFL Premiership win at home against Ibom Angels on Wednesday.

The first half of the encounter at the Samson Siasia Stadium ended goalless, but in the 44th minute, Bayelsa Queens goalkeeper Sylvia Echefu kept the Prosperity Girls in the game with a superb save.

On resumption of the second half, Bayelsa Queens wasted no time as they scored the first goal from a free kick which was headed in by Chiamaka Ezekwugo in 47 minutes.

The celebration has not died down when Kindness Ifeanyi made it two nil in the 49th minute and from then on, Bayelsa Queens controlled the game.

Substitute, Harmony Chidi scored the third goal for the Prosperity Girls with a screamer from outside the 18 yard box 13 minutes to end the game, to put the game beyond their opponent.

Whyte Ogbonda’s side, produced a masterclass in the second half and could have scored more goals, but rued missed chances.

After the game, Coach George Ederikumo said they are pleased with the out come of the game.

“That was the result we worked for and we’re proud of the effort”.

“We win as a team and today, we played together,” Coach George said.

“I’m proud of the intensity the players showed for 90 minutes, it was a great and massive job,” Coach George Ederikumo added.

Bayelsa Queens Congratulates Coach Busari on his Appointment

Bayelsa Queens Chairman, Pastor Robin Angonimi Apreala has on behalf of the management team, technical crew, players and backroom staff, congratulated Coach Akeem Ishola Busari, on his appointment as Head Coach of the U-17 female team, the Flamingoes.

He said everything Coach Busari has done and accomplished has led to this point and that Busari truly deserve it.

The Bayelsa Queens Chairman praised Coach Busari for what he has achieved.

“You have worked so hard on yourself and created the necessary advantage to convince others of your potential and abilities; it all paid off in the end”.

According to the soft spoken sports administrator, in the world of sports, every sweat drop, every early morning practice, and every ounce of dedication culminates in moments of triumph and Coach Akeem Ishola Busari has triumphed.

Pastor Robin Angonimi Apreala said Bayelsa Queens Football Club wish Coach Akeem Ishola Busari the best of luck in his new post and have no doubt that he will excel in this role and make everyone proud and added that “we all look forward to even more success news about Coach Akeem, which he is very much capable of”.

Bayelsa Queens edge out Pacesetters Queens 1-0

Pacesetters Queens challenge to stay afloat in the NWFL Premiership faltered in a toothless 1-0 defeat at home on Wednesday 1st April, 2026, to Bayelsa Queens FC of Yenagoa.

Glory Edet scored the only goal of the contest in the 80th minute at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, as Bayelsa Queens moved to second position in Group A of the NWFL Premiership with 28 points.

Pacesetters Queens missed goal scoring opportunity in the second half as their efforts were thwarted by the defense and the goalkeeper of the Prosperity Girls, as the home team surrendered to a damaging defeat for their hopes of staying in the NWFL Premiership.

Bayelsa Queens win, the 9th of their past 11 league matches, puts the Prosperity Girls on course to play in the 2025/26 NWFL Super Six.

“We did enough to deserve to win the game,” Bayelsa Queens Technical Adviser Whyte Ogbonda said.

Ogbonda said it was one of their best wins of the season, not in terms of performance but desire and heart.

“Honestly, I must commend the fighting spirit of my girls, their  resilient and determination to get the job done is amazing and they played as a unit”, Coach Whyte Ogbonda added.

Next for Bayelsa Queens FC is a home match against Ibom Angels at the Samson Saisai Stadium, Ovom, Yenagoa, on the 8th of April, 2026.

 

Bayelsa Queens game a must win…..Apreala

Bayelsa Queens Chairman, Pastor Robin Angonimi Apreala, has declared that their Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership matchday 13 clash with Pacesetters Queens is a must win for the team.

Apreala admitted that the encounter won’t be easy for his team, but said they are optimistic of securing a positive result in the game.

Bayelsa Queens will be up against Pacesetters Queens in Ibadan on Wednesday April 1, 2026.

“The feeling around the camp is positive as everybody is confident they are going to do well tomorrow”, Pastoer Apreala said.

Pacesetter Queens lost 0-2 to Bayelsa Queens in the first stanza in Yenagoa.

 

 

Bayelsa Queens must target positive results in remaining fixtures – Apreala

Bayelsa Queens Chairman Pastor Robin Angonimi Apreala says his team will aim for victory in their remaining fixtures in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) this season.

The Prosperity Girls will take on Pacesetters Queens, Ibom Angels, Rivers Angels, Adamawa Queens, Heartland Queens, and Ekiti Queens in their remaining matches this campaign.

Apreala stated that he expects fair officiating in their away games.

“Every team has six games left, whether home or away. We have three at home and three away, just like others,” Pastor Apreala told Bayelsa Queens media.

“We only pray for fair officiating like we had in our home match against Naija Ratels. If that happens, we can get results anywhere”.

“We won’t go into away games looking for draws. Our philosophy is to aim high — if we fall, we fall among the stars.” Pastor Robin Angonimi Apreala added.

 

Bayelsa Queens Must Sustain Momentum After Naija Ratels Win — Whyte

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.

Ogbonda vows Bayelsa Queens will bounce back

Bayelsa Queens technical adviser, Whyte Ogbonda is staying positive despite his team’s defeat to Edo Queens last week Wednesday.

The Prosperity Girls were defeated 4-1 by Edo Queens in Benin on Wednesday 11 March, 2026.

Chioama Moses and Atume Doosuur were on target as they both scored a brace for Edo Queens, while Ifeanyi Kindness grabbed the only goal for Bayelsa Queens.

 Ogbonda promised that his team will bounce back from the defeat.

“We lost, come back to make a few corrections, we just have to continue to encourage the players to express themselves properly before the next game,” Ogbonda told Bayelsa Queens media.

“We are quite optimistic as the season proceeds.”

Bayelsa Queens remain at the top of Group A table with 21 points despite the loss and might drop as the team is on bye this week.

 

Edo Queens thrash Bayelsa Queens 4-1

Edo Queens took advantage of an error-strewn Bayelsa Queens performance in the Nigeria Women Football League to rack up a 4-1 win in a matchday 10 encounter on Wednesday.

The Prosperity Girls fell 3-0 down inside 13 minutes at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium in Benin. Atume Doosuur netted twice for Moses Aduku’s side, with Chioma Moses also scoring a brace.

From the blast of the whistle Edo Queens came all out and attacked Bayelsa Queens and it paid off in 4 minutes, when Atume Doosuur scored and doubled it in the 9th minute.

Striker Chioma Moses made it 3-0 on 13 minutes and 30th minute to end the first half four-nil.

Kindness Ifeanyi pulled one back for Bayelsa Queens in the 75th minute, but it was just only a consolatory goal for the 2025 NWFL Champions.

Despite an improved showing after the break, there was no way back on the day for Bayelsa Queens, who have lost two matches (one against Heartland and now Edo Queens).

Speaking after the match, Coach Whyte Ogbonda of Bayelsa Queens admitted that he was not impressed with the way his team performed.

“I was shocked as to what happened today, the team did not clique in the first half, but came out in the second half, but it was too late as the deed was done in the first Half”, Coach Whyte said.

“For us, the most important thing is to keep believing in what we are capable of doing and keep working hard. We will continue to fight until the end because our objective is to take Bayelsa Queens back to where the club belongs,” Coach Whyte Ogbonda added.

Bayelsa Queens still top Group A with superior goals of +11.