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.
