Bayelsa Queens were held to a 0-0 draw by Delta Queens in their second game at the ongoing 2^nd edition of the Governor Douye Diri Women’s pre-season football tournament at the Samson Siasia Stadium on Monday.

The stalemate at the Samson Siasia followed one win one draw for Bayelsa Queens while Delta Queens have one win and two draws.

Despite the urgency, neither side was able to find a breakthrough in a contest dominated by caution rather than attacking flair.

The Prosperity Girls, buoyed by home support, made early attempts to control the game through quick transitions and balls into their opponent area.

Bayelsa Queens gradually grew into the game as the first half progressed and enjoyed sustained periods of possession, but their final delivery lacked precision to end the first half goalless.

The second half saw a continuation of the pattern, with Bayelsa Queens pressing for a crucial win while Delta Queens sought to exploit counter-attacking spaces. Clear chances remained limited, and as the match approached its closing stages, both teams appeared content to secure a point rather than risk defeat.

Bayelsa Queens produced a disciplined defensive performance to frustrate their opponent. Both teams created opportunities, but neither was able to convert their chances into a goal.

The point is a useful one for the Prosperity Girls, who are 3^rd on the table with four points from two matches played while Delta Queens climbed to the summit of Group A with 5 points from three matches.

The Prosperity Girls had entered the fixture in strong form following recent victory against Imo Strikers in the opening day fixture, but they were unable to break down a compact Delta Queens defence. The goalless outcome highlights the competitive nature of the 2nd edition of the Governor Douye Diri Women’s pre-season football tournament.

Bayelsa Queens will next face Edo Queens as they look to return to winning ways, while Delta Queens will take on C2E Sports Academy.

Bayelsa Queens FC made a strong start to their campaign at the second edition of the Governor Douye Diri Women’s Pre-Season Football Tournament, defeating Imo Striker 2–0 in their opening Group A encounter at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, on Friday.

The Prosperity Girls showed good attacking intent from the start and were rewarded just before the break when substitutes Alaba Olabiyi found the back of the net in the 45th minute to give Bayelsa Queens a one goal lead at halftime.

Bayelsa Queens continued from where they stopped after the restart, with Ramata Kareem doubling the advantage in the 52nd minute. The two-goal cushion was enough to secure all three points for the home side and provide a positive opening to their pre-season campaign.

Technical Adviser Bayelsa Queens, Wemimo Matthew said the victory is a testament to the countless hours of practice, the camaraderie among the team, and the unrelenting pursuit of excellence and told her players to keep aiming for the stars.

“It’s still a building process as a lot of work needs to be done, but, I must say with what I saw my players did today, it can inspire us to reach even greater heights,” coach Wemimo said.

“We knew our team had the potential, and you’ve proven it once again. Let’s keep the momentum going and continue to shine as the pre-season football tournament continues,” coach Wemimi Matthew added.

In the other Group A fixture at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Delta Queens and Edo Queens played out a goalless draw, leaving Bayelsa Queens with an early advantage in the group standings.

Meanwhile, in Group B at the Polo Club Pitch, Onopa, defending champions of the Governor Douye Diri Women pre-season football tournament Nasarawa Amazons suffered a one-nil loss to Ahudiyannem Queens, while Remo Stars Ladies and Rivers Angels settled for a goalless draw in the second encounter.

With their opening victory secured, attention now turns to Bayelsa Queens’ next Group A assignment as the Prosperity Girls look to build on their winning start and make a strong push in the Governor Douye Diri Women’s Pre-Season Football Tournament.

Bayelsa Queens Technical Adviser, Wemimo Matthew, has blamed missed chances for her team’s defeat to Rivers Angels.

Rivers Angels defeated Bayelsa Queens 3-2 in a friendly game at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port-Harcourt on Monday.

Grace Salisu opened the scoring for Rivers Angels in the 18^th minute while Ayo Arowokeye made it two in 35 minutes to end the first half in their favour.

On resumption in the second half, the Prosperity Girls upped their game and scored in the 59 minutes through Sofiat Bankole and Emmanuella Alamezieibe made it 2-2 in the 71^st minute.

When all thought it would end in a draw, the decisive goal came in the 90^th minute through Peace Effiong, whose strike secured the win for Rivers Angels.

“Sometimes football is cruel, the girls failed to deliver despite their efforts,” Wemimo Matthew stated.

“It’s a bad day for us as the strikers had enough chances but they couldn’t deliver.”

“Despite the loss, we played better in the second half, and the girls showed real grit, and I’m so proud of them, but I know the team will come out good before the league starts,” Wemimo Matthew added.

Bayelsa Queens FC of Yenagoa have promised to make amends after losing to Ahudiyannem Queens in a friendly match.

The coach Wemimo Matthew-led Bayelsa Queens lost 1-0 to their host Ahudiyannem Queens through a late goal scored by Mercy Idoko in the 91^st minute on Saturday.

With the game poised for a draw, Mercy Idoko struck a stoppage-time winner to seal the win for the girls from Abiriba.

After the match Technical Adviser Bayelsa Queens FC, Wemimo Matthew, said her girls did well and that she has seen the strength and weakness of the team and will definitely work on it and she confident they can make amends before the season starts.

“We have put behind us the defeat to Ahudiyannem Queens as you know it’s just a friendly match and our focus now is on the Governor Douye Diri Women Pre-Season Tournament in Yenagoa starting from the 2^nd of October, 2026,” Coach Wemimo said.

“We still have work to do and this friendly has exposed some loopholes which we have to work on before the Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) begins,”.

“We are here to expose our errors and go back to the drawing board ahead of the league season,” Coach Wemimo Matthew added.

Bayelsa Queens and Ahudiyannem Queens have met four times with 10 days, with the Prosperity Girls winning two at home, drew one and lost one in Abiriba, in Abia State.

Edo Queens FC have won the 2025/25 Nigeria Women Football League Premiership Super Six following a goalless draw against former Champions Bayelsa Queens in the final matchday at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Sunday.

Bayelsa Queens entered the decisive fixture needing an outright win to secure the title, while Edo Queens needed a draw.

The Prosperity Girls from the blast of the whistle attacked their opponent and in the 23^rd minute, Harmony Chidi beat Ohia Doris in goal for Edo Queens and was brought down by the goalkeeper only for referee Ogbonnaya Peace from Anambra State to look the other way and allowed play to continue.

Bayelsa Queens had so many calls that the referee did not raise an eyebrow and the keenly contested encounter ended goalless.

The result sealed a second NWFL Premiership crown for Edo Queens, It also placed them alongside Bayelsa Queens as the only clubs to have won the league twice within the last six seasons.

For Bayelsa Queens, the defeat marks another heartbreak, as the Prosperity Girls missed the chance to return to WAFU-B stage after their historic 2022 triumph and played in the final in 2025.

Bayelsa Queens Technical Adviser coach Whyte Ogbonda praised his players, but rued missed chances.

“Generally, the team has done well, but I must confess the referee did not help matters,” Coach Ogbonda stated after the game.

Bayelsa Queens Football Club kept their title defence charge with a convincing 2-0 victory over FC Robo Queens.

The Prosperity Girls came out from the dressing room the better of the two teams as Kindness Ifeanyi finished off a team move to give her side the lead inside the first fourteen seconds of the game.

Five minutes later the duo of Sofiat Bankole and Alaba Olabiyi had golden opportunities to increase the defending champions lead but failed to get their respective chances on target.

FC Robo Queens had more possession in the latter stages of the first half, but Bayelsa Queens defence led by Chiamaka Ezekwugo and Oladeji Oluwabunmi held on to end the first half with a goal lead.

The Lagos based side continued to pile up the pressure in the second half but the Prosperity Girls were resolute in their defending.

Just when it looked like the game would end by a solitary goal, substitute Vera Samuel headed in from close range in the 83rd minute to increase the Prosperity Girls advantage.

Bayelsa Queens technical adviser, Whyte Ogbonda, commended his players for their bravery in the victory over FC Robo Queens.

Whyte admitted that the encounter was difficult.

“It was a difficult match but honestly I commend the bravery of my girls to finally win the game,” Whyte stated in a post-match interview.

“We knew FC Robo would press high and try to maintain the same intensity in the second half. I told my players that we needed to take advantage and they did just that. It’s a fantastic result for the team,” Coach Whyte Ogbonda added.

Action resumes on Sunday at the Adokiye Amesiemaka Stadium in Port Harcourt at Bayelsa Queens will take on Edo Queens.

 

Holders Bayelsa Queens returned to winning ways as the Prosperity Girls recorded their first win in the Nigeria Women Football League, (NWFL) Premiership Super Six playoff with a 2-1 win over Rivers Angels.

The Prosperity Girls showed resilience and character to reclaim the lead after being pegged back in the second half.

Coach Whyte Ogbonda’s side dominated the opening exchanges but had to wait until the 29^th minute to score the when Chiamaka Ezekwugo opened the scoring for Bayelsa Queens with a powerful header to end the first half in their favour.

Abasiofon Uwah restored parity for Rivers Angels from the penalty spot in the 58th minute after Chiamaka Ezekwugo was adjudged to have handled the ball in the 18-yard box.

However, Dooshima Tarnum’s 63rd minute decisive strike proved to be the difference as Bayelsa Queens sealed all three points.

Bayelsa Queens moved to third position on the standings with four points from three games following the win.

Technical Adviser, Whyte Ogbonda expressed satisfaction with his players’ performance and determination throughout the encounter.

“We started the game well and we are happy with the victory, but we’re not carried away with it,” Whyte said.

Coach Whyte admitted that his side matchday 3 triumphs did not come easy as Rivers Angels came fighting.

‘I am very happy. I think we deserve to win it, we played good football and I must give kudos to my girls for their efforts throughout the game,’ Coach Whyte Ogbonda added.

Next for Bayelsa Queens is FC Robo on Friday by 9 O’clock in the morning.

Bayelsa Queens FC endured a difficult afternoon at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt, as they lost 1-2 against the run of play against Nasarawa Amazons in the Match-day 2 of the 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League Premiership Super Six on Monday.

The Prosperity Girls who defied the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium’s atmosphere from the blast of the whistle could not find the back of the net to end the first 45 minutes goalless.

On resumption for the second half, Bayelsa Queens put more pressure on their opponent and were rewarded for their effort as Chiamaka Ezekwugo put the Prosperity Girls in front with a header from Vera Samuel’s corner.

Bayelsa Queens pressed on to get another goal, but it was Nasarawa Amazons that broke the hearts of the girls from Yenagoa with a goal in the 80^th minute from Parkikyen Moses, pulling level.

Nasarawa Amazons, however, scored their second and in the 92^nd minute when their captain Ayatsea Hembafan, with a shot from 35 yards to beat Linda Jiwuaku in goal for Bayelsa Queens.

The devastating result sees Bayelsa Queens with only 1 point after two matches while Nasarawa Amazons are on 6 points after winning their two games.

Coach Whyte Ogbonda left the Stadium feeling despondent after his team experienced their first defeat of the Super Six at the hands of Nasarawa Amazons as the defeat has significant implications for Bayelsa Queens title aspirations.

‘It was not a bad game. Good intensity. We created a couple of chances, but we could not score. And in games like this, if you don’t score, and make mistakes, you will be punished. Lost one. We were not outplayed’, Coach Whyte said.

“In the first game as well, we did so well. I would have loved a different result, but that’s not the case. If you look at the performance of the players, it is commendable”, Coach Whyte Ogbonda added.

Bayelsa Queens will now shift their attention to Wednesday for their third game against Rivers Angels, which is a must win for the Prosperity Girls.