Category: MATCH UPDATE

Bayelsa Queens return to NWFL Group A summit after 2-0 win over Ekiti Queens

Bayelsa Queens cruised to a 2-0 victory over Ekiti Queens to reclaim pole position in NWFL Group A on Wednesday.

Bankole Sofiat and Delight Isaac gave the Prosperity Girls a commanding win.

Bayelsa Queens were glad to get back to winning ways after a 3-1 loss to Heartland Queens of Owerri last week.

Bankole Sofiat put Bayelsa Queens ahead in the first half after a goal-mouth scramble in the 24th minute, al all effort to get a second goal proved abortive as Ekiti Queens defended well to end the first half one-nil.

On resumption for the second half, Bayelsa Queens came all out attacking Ekiti Queens and it paid off in the 55th minute when Delight Isaac out ran the defenders of Ekiti Queens to calmly slot home which proved to be the winner.

After the game, Coach Whyte Ogbonda said he was impressed with the performance of the team.

“Yes, I’m happy today because the team played to the instructions given to them. And you know after our last game that we lost, the players were not happy and they gave their all today and we are happy with their performance”, Coach Whyte said.

“It’s a good thing that we won today, we needed more goals, but since it did not come, what is paramount for now is the 3 points and that is the most important thing, we’re happy we got it”, Coach Whyte Ogbonda added.

Kindness scores brace as Bayelsa Queens beat Adamawa Queens 4-1 to extend perfect streak

Bayelsa Queens still top Group A in the NWFL Premiership after beating Adamawa Queens away on Wednesday. This extends their perfect record to six wins in a matchday 7 game.

The visitors made a stunning start to the contest and went ahead after just 2 minutes when Kindness Ifeanyi scored with a poacher’s effort.

Adamawa Queens responded in the 28th minute when Esther Afensemi blasted a free kick into the top corner to level the score.

The Prosperity Girls regained the lead before the break, with captain Blessing Ilivieda in the 32nd minute while Janet Akekoromowei made it 3-1 in the thirty-sixth minutes to end the first half in their favour.

Bayelsa Queens continued to press after the interval and created several opportunities, while Adamawa Queens also threatened, but their efforts produced no goal, instead it was Kindness Ifeanyi that completed her brace in the 66th minute to put the game beyond Adamawa Queens.

Bayelsa Queens Technical Adviser, Whyte Ogbonda, commended his players for their commitment and resilience after the Prosperity Girls defeated their host Adamawa Queens 4-1.

“The players showed character and gave their best in every game. To remain unbeaten in matchday 7 says a lot about their mentality”, Coach Whyte added.

Up next, Bayelsa Queens will play another away fixture against Heartland Queens of Owerri at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, in Owerri.

 

 

Bayelsa Queens beat Rivers Angels 2-0, to stay top

Bayelsa Queens FC beat Rivers Angels 2-0 at the Southern Delta University Stadium Ozoro, which is the temporary home ground for the Prosperity Girls as the Samson Siasia Stadium is under-going a facelift on Wednesday, with Janet Akekoromowei opening the scoring before Kindness Chinasa scored the second.

Janet put the Prosperity Girls ahead with a shot from close range in the 26th minute, before Kindness Chinasa made it two-nil 6 minutes later to double the home side’s advantage.

Despite falling behind, Rivers Angels had chances to change the game. They hit the woodwork and Agatha Thompson made a magnificent save to keep Rivers Angels at bay and to end the first half 2-0.

Agatha was largely untroubled before the break, though she had to be alert at the beginning of the second half to prevent a goal as she parried a shot for a corner kick.

Jennifer Oliver of Bayelsa Queens was sent off in the 75th minute after a second booking as she was given a yellow card in the 45th minute.

Despite playing with one man down for 15 minutes, it was Bayelsa Queens that almost got a third goal but Alaba Olabiyi’s shot went slightly over the post.

Bayelsa Queens defence held firm under pressure, preserving the lead and securing a famous victory over one of the league’s most decorated sides. The result extends the Prosperity Girls impressive run in the league and keeps their dream of another league title alive as they stay top with 15 points.

“Every game is the biggest test for this team because the expectation is very high,” Coach Whyte Ogbonda said.

“We are ready for this game against Rivers Angels and we have played every game in the league as if it’s a cup final and try to give everything,” Coach Whyte added..

 

Bayelsa Queens battles Delta Queens

Bayelsa Queens FC quest to extend its dominance in Nigeria women football will continue tomorrow as they take on table toppers Delta Queens FC of Asaba.

It is one of the last games of the first round of the NWFL Premiership, which will be played at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Ovom, Yenagoa.

Apart from Delta Queens, Bayelsa Queens is contending with six other teams in Group A in their race for the trophy.

The Prosperity Girls said they have put their 1-1 draw with Naija Ratels last week behind them and focus on the game with Delta Queens.

Domo Okara, technical adviser Bayelsa Queens FC, said they are going to take the match seriously as a slip will not be healthy for the team.

Asec wins Wafu Zone B qualifiers

Asec Mimosas of Cote d’ Ivoire won the fifth edition of rhe Wafu Zone B CAF Womem’s Champions League qualifiers beating Nigerian Women’s Football League Premiership Champions Bayelsa Queens 8-7 on penalties at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro, on Friday 5th September, 2025. The Nigerian title holders and 2022 winners of the Wafu Zone B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers Bayelsa Queens, fell behind in the 5th minute, when Ani Prisca Diallo scored for the host. The Prosperity Girls pushed for a fight back came through as they equalized 13 minutes later through Emem Esseien’s header and with parity restored, Bayelsa Queens put pressure on the defense of the host but could not get the much needed goal to end the first 45 minutes 1-1. After the restart, the girls from Yenagoa did everything to score, but the Ivoiriens were thwarting their effort. At the end of 90 minutes and extra 30 minutes, it was still 1-1 and it went to penalty and Bayelsa Queens lost 7-8 to

Chairman Urges Bayelsa Queens to Stay Focus

Chairman Bayelsa Queens FC, Pastor Robin Angonimi Apreala, has called on his players to maintain full concentration and determination as they gear up for their NWFL Super Six in Ikenne, Ogun State.

During a light training session on Monday morning, Pastor Apreala reminded his squad not to let the excitement of their recent run of play in the regular season distract them from their NWFL Super Six responsibilities.

“We must double our efforts and stay mentally and physically sharp if we truly aim to meet our season goals,” Pastor Robin Angonimi Apreala said.

He also stressed the importance of finishing the season strongly, adding that the team must now increase their intensity in pursuit of silverware as they have exited the President Federation Cup.

The Bayelsa Queens Football Club Chairman, Pastor Apreala also expressed profound gratitude to the Prosperity Government, led by Senator Douye Diri, for the unwavering support the team has been getting.

“Governor Diri’s impact on sports and youth development in Bayelsa State is unparalleled,” Pastor Apreala said.

Pastor Robin Angonimi Apreala also thanked the Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, for his fatherly role in making sure that all Bayelsa Queens needed are given to the team, for the Commissioner for Sports Champion Baraladei Daniel Igali, Pastor Robin Angonimi Apreala said his care and advise towards Bayelsa Queens FC is unwavering, while also thanking the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Sports Development, Mrs Grace Alagoa for her motherly role and love for the team.

“We promise to do our very best to make sure we come back home with the trophy as the team has been fully motivated by the Prosperity Government,” Pastor Apreala said.

“We’re also calling on our esteemed supporters to put us in their prayers for us to succeed,” Pastor Robin Angonimi Apreala added.

The Prosperity Girls will travel to Ikenne on Thursday for the NWFL Super Six competition, where they will face Edo Queens, Rivers Angels, Naija Ratels, Nasarawa Amazons and Remo Stars Queens.

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.

Bayelsa Queens FC Resumes for second round

Bayelsa Queens FC Resumes for s

 

Bayelsa Queens has resumed for the second stanza of the NWFL Premiership.

The Prosperity Girls went on a one week break after the last game in the first round where they lost 1-2 to visiting Delta Queens of Asaba in matchday 7 of the league on the 18th of January, 2023.

The league will resume on the 8th of February, 2023 and Bayelsa Queens Football Club will play away to Delta Queens in Asaba.

The Asaba landladies are top of the log with 16 points while Bayelsa Queens are second on 11 points.

Technical Adviser Bayelsa Queens FC, Domo Okara said his girls are fully prepared for the second round of the league and promised to work on the grey areas noticed in the first stanza of the league.

Bayelsa Queens ends first stanza with a loos

Bayelsa Queens, ended their quest for glory in the first stanza of the NWFL Premiership on a shaky footing, losing 1-2 at home to Delta Queens FC of Asaba, in a matchday seven encounter of the league.

However, Bayelsa Queens’ loss was not for lack of effort. Rather, the Yenagoa-based team was beaten because they lost cohesion each time they got to their opponents’ goal area.

Today’s game at the Samson Siasia Stadium was the last match of the first round in Group A of the NWFL Premiership.

Bayelsa Queens dominated the first half of the match, but they could not break Delta Queens tight defence.

Bayelsa Queens midfielder, Aderemi Mary saw red in the 24th minutes of play after she got her second booking and Bayelsa Queens held their guest to a goalless first half.

On resumption of the second half, the girls from Asaba looked more purposeful and the scored their first goal in the 51st minute of play through Chinaza Agoh, and as if the Prosperity Girls had learnt their lessons after the goal, Bayelsa Queens took the fight to their opponents in search of a leveler and it paid off when Chinyere Igboamalu equalized for the home side in the 55 minute.

When it seemed that Bayelsa Queens will be coasting home with a draw, they lost their bearing in the fight, and Delta Queens scored a late goal in the 90 miinute through Chinaza Agoh again to give them the needed win.

Bayelsa Queens still are in second place on the log with 11 points from seven matches while Delta Queens is top of the summit with 16 points from the same number of matches.

It is the first loss t home for the Prosperity Girls three seasons now and the league will be going on a two week break to return on the 8 of February, 2023.