Bayelsa Queens to battle Delta Queens in NWFL Premiership Super 6
The Final will be played on Sunday, at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State.
The defending champions, Bayelsa Queens has set a date with Delta Queens for the final of the 2022-2023 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super 6.
The final will be played on Sunday, at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State.
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Bayelsa Queens defeat Rivers Angels
The defending chmapions, Bayelsa Queens defeated the 2021 winners Rivers Angels 1-0 in the first game of the last Group matches.
Glory Edet third minute goal gave the African third best club the important win to book a place in the final.
With the result, Bayelsa Queens are just 90 minutes away to defend their title.
On the other hand, Despite the constant threats from the Benin City-based team, Delta Queens merely needed to avoid losing, which they achieved.
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After 90 minutes, both teams had opportunities to take the lead but failed to execute the proper finishing touches.
In the 19th minute, Abideen Suliat came close to making a breakthrough, but Delta’s defense was ready to stop any potential threat.
Moses Esther easily outran her defender in the 36th minute, but her finish was lacking as Delta goalkeeper Mgbechi Anderline made a simple save.
Mercy Omokwo, the team’s top scorer, attempted to end the scoreless tie in the 73rd minute, but her attempt from the edge of the box missed.
I am not under pressure to win the League unbeaten – Delta Queens coach
The coach of Delta Queens, Tosan Blankson, said his team has never been under pressure, adding that he is expecting a tough final.
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He said, “I am very grateful. Planned for it that at worst we would get a draw if we can’t get a win because a draw will take us through to the finals. We have never been under pressure and won’t be under pressure.
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“The finals will come and we would take it. I don’t know if Bayelsa Queens are the defending champions but the final day will reveal itself. I have lost any match this season and I would not lose any match. Both teams played very well.
“None of them convert their chances and it ended 0-0. It’s football. I won eight matches during the regular season. I defeated Bayelsa Queens in Yenagoa. I am expecting a tough final and we would triumph. The players have fueled my confidence.”
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In the third place match, Rivers Angels will battle Confluence Queens.
