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  • CAF WCL: Bayelsa Queens to face Ghana’s Police Ladies in WAFU B Qualifiers

    CAF WCL: Bayelsa Queens to face Ghana’s Police Ladies in WAFU B Qualifiers

    Former CAF Women’s Champions League bronze medallists, Bayelsa Queens, have been drawn into Group B of the 2025 WAFU Zone B qualifiers, where they will rekindle a historic rivalry with Ghanaian opposition, this time facing league debutants, Police Ladies, in Côte d’Ivoire.

    The draw, conducted yesterday  in Côte d’Ivoire, places the Nigerian champions alongside Police Ladies (Ghana), Association Sportive de La Kozah (Togo), and Sam Nelly FC (Benin Republic) in what promises to be a fiercely contested group.

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    Bayelsa Queens head into the regional qualifiers with a strong pedigree. The NWFL Premiership champions are the only past winners in this year’s edition and are returning to the stage where they previously triumphed in 2022, emerging as WAFU Zone B Champions before finishing third on the continent at the CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco that same year.

    The 2025 WAFU-B qualifiers are scheduled to run from August 23 to September 4 in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. With only one qualification spot available for the main tournament, the “Restoration Girls” will be aiming to repeat their 2022 dominance and make another strong statement on the continental stage.

    Also drawn in Group A are host club Asec Mimosa (Cote d’Ivoire), AS Garde Nationale (Niger Republic), and USFA (Burkina Faso).

    Having become the first Nigerian team to feature twice in the CAF Women’s Champions League, Bayelsa Queens remain focused on adding another continental appearance to their record and reclaiming regional supremacy.

  • Bayelsa Queens unveil  squad for WAFU B championship

    Bayelsa Queens unveil  squad for WAFU B championship

    The Head Coach of Bayelsa Queens, Whyte Ogbonda, has named Super Falcons invitee, Blessing Ilivieda, Linda Jiwuaku, Mary Aderemi, Janet Akekoromowei and Lucky Mary among the 25 player provisional list ahead of the 5th  West Africa Football Union (WAFU ZONE-B) Championship 2025 in Cote d’Ivoire.

    The list includes captain Blessing Ilivieda and Jennifer Oliver, both considered key to the Prosperity Girls preparations in defense.

    The WAFU ZONE B tournament will be hosted in August by Cote d’Ivoire between 9th  and 24th  August.

    Recall, Bayelsa Queens won the second edition of this tournament in 2022.

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    Provisional Bayelsa Queens Squad (25 players)

    Goalkeepers:  Monle Omini, Linda Jiwuaku, Agatha Thompson and Slyvia Echefu.

    Defenders:  Blessing IIivieda, Florence Alexander, Jennifer Oliver, Otega Okoko, Semilore Bumi, Amblessed Ogbonnaya, Sefiat Idris, and Chinyere Iheoma.

    Midfielders:  Mary Aderemi, Vera Samuel, Dooshima Tarnum, Bankole Sofiat, Chiamaka Ezekwugo and Kafayat Mafisere.

    Forwards:  Janet Akekoromowei, Shakirat Moshood, Emem Essien, Lucky Mary, Alaba Olabiyi, Ifeanyi Kindness and Delight Issac.

  • Bayelsa Queens grab  Lucky, Akekoromowei for CAF Women’s Champions League

    Bayelsa Queens grab  Lucky, Akekoromowei for CAF Women’s Champions League

    Bayelsa Queens have announced the signing of Nasarawa Amazons striker, Janet Akekoromowei and Abia Angels’ Mary Lucky.

    In a press statement Bayelsa Queens expressed delight at the capture of both attackers ahead of their CAF Women’s Champions League return.

    “Bayelsa Queens FC is proud to announce the signing of Janet Akekoromowei, the Nigeria Women Football League’s second highest goal scorer for the 2024/25 season, from Nasarawa Amazons FC,” the club said in a statement. “Janet, who will wear the iconic No. 9 jersey, brings her proven goal-scoring prowess and attacking quality to the Prosperity Girls as we prepare for the CAF Women’s Champions League and the upcoming NWFL Premiership season.

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    “This signing reflects our commitment to strengthening the squad with the best talent as we continue to raise the standard of women’s football in Nigeria and Africa.”

    The former Nasarawa Amazons player said she’s thrilled to make the move to the Prosperity Girls and looking forward to a fruitful season.

     “I’m excited to join Bayelsa Queens and can’t wait to give my best for this great club,” Janet said after putting pen to paper.

    Bayelsa Queens also announced the signature of Lucky Mary in similar fashion.

    “Bayelsa Queens FC is pleased to announce the signing of Lucky Mary, an exciting attacker who joins us from Abia Angels FC.

    “Lucky Mary will don the iconic No. 13 jersey as she brings her attacking flair, pace, and hunger for goals to the Prosperity Girls ahead of the CAF Women’s Champions League and the upcoming NWFL Premiership season.

    “Her arrival further strengthens our squad as we continue to build a team capable of competing at the highest level, both at home and on the continent.

    “I’m grateful for this opportunity and ready to give my best for Bayelsa Queens,” Lucky Mary said after signing.”

  • NWFL: Bayelsa Queens shoot down Remo Stars to move top

    NWFL: Bayelsa Queens shoot down Remo Stars to move top

    Bayelsa Queens have risen to the top of the Nigeria Women’s Football League Premiership Super Six playoffs  at the expense of Remo Stars Ladies  following their 2-0 win yesterday at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne.

    The 2022 champions knew only a win could put them back in the spotlight and they went at it from the commencement of the game scoring two goals in the opening 25 minutes to keep the crowd at the stadium dumbfounded.

    Chinwe Akabike opened the scoring in the 12th  minute before Sefiat Zainab doubled the advantage in the 25th  minute.

    With the win, the Prosperity Girls are in vantage position atop the group with seven points from three games while Remo Stars have fallen to

    Meanwhile, Nasarawa Amazons finished the day in second spot also with seven points after they pipped favourites, Rivers Angels 2-1 in a tight contest in the second game of the day.

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    Super Six playoffs leading scorer, Janet Akekeromowei bagged a brace to improve to four goals in the 24th  and 30th  minutes to put the Solid Miners in vantage position but Catherine Kenneth halved the deficit in the 79th minute for Rivers Angels to make it a frenetic end to the game.

    With the defeat, Rivers Angels along with Naija Ratels who were beaten 2-0 by Edo Queens are out of reckoning for the league title with just a point and none after three games in that order.

    In the first game of the day, Edo Queens spanked Naija Ratels 2-0 to secure their first win of the playoffs through Emem Essien’s double in the 20th  and 22nd minutes for her third goal of the competition.

    The reigning league champions had suffered a surprise 1-0 loss to Remo Stars Ladies on Saturday before their 1-1 draw against Rivers Angels.

    Edo Queens are fourth with four points from three games and must win their two remaining games against Nasarawa Amazons and Bayelsa Queens to see if it will be enough to land them their second league title.

  • Women’s President Federation Cup: Bayelsa Queens, Nasarawa Amazons in royale  16th Round battle 

    Women’s President Federation Cup: Bayelsa Queens, Nasarawa Amazons in royale  16th Round battle 

    The 2025 President Federation Cup  Women’s Round of 16 matches will now hold on May 3rd across four  centres with Nasarawa Amazons versus Bayelsa Queens the peak of the pack of that round.

    The Awka Township Stadium will host the mouthwatering clash between Nasarawa Amazons and Bayelsa Queens as two Nigeria Women Football League Premiership teams kick horns to determine the team that progresses to the quarter final.

    In another tough tie, Osun Babes will face Edo Queens at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena Onikan Lagos while Sunshine Queens battle Confluence Queens at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium Benin City.

    Rivers Angels will confront First Mahi Babes at the Enyimba Stadium, Aba while Remo Stars Ladies trade tackles with Dannaz Ladies at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan.

    President Federation Cup: Women’s 16th Round Fixtures

    03-05-25: Rivers Angels (Rivers) vs. First Mahi Babes (Ebonyi) – Aba -1pm

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    03-05-25: Remo Ladies (Ogun) vs. Dannaz Ladies (Lagos) – Ibadan– 1pm

    03-05-25: Delta Queens (Delta) vs.  Ibom Angels (Akwa Ibom) – Enugu– 1pm

    03-05-25: Onimarg (Ondo) vs. Heartland Queens (Imo) – Benin City – 10am

    03-05-25: Osun Babes (Osun) vs.  Edo Queens (Edo) – MJA Lagos –1pm

    03-05-25: Mighty Jets Mata (Plateau) vs.  Unification FC (Lagos) – Anyigba –1pm

    03-05-25: Sunshine Queens (Ondo) vs.  Confluence Queens (Kogi) – Benin City –1pm

    03-05-25: Nasarawa Amazons (Nasarawa) vs.  Bayelsa Queens (Bayelsa) – Awka 1pm

  • NWFL: Remo Stars, Bayelsa Queens continue Premiership dominance

    NWFL: Remo Stars, Bayelsa Queens continue Premiership dominance

    Remo Stars Ladies continued to hold on to the top spot in Group A of the Nigeria Women’s Football League Premiership after another routine home win over Abia Angels while Bayelsa Queens held Rivers Angels in Port Harcourt to keep top spot in Group B after Matchday Five fixtures were played yesterday.

    At Ikenne Remo, Remo Stars Ladies remain unbeaten after five games following a 2-0 home win over hard-fighting Abia Angels. Bolaji Olamide’s double, one in each half were enough to keep the Sky Blue Ladies atop the Group A with 13 points and two points better than reigning league champions, Edo Queens. Abia Angels have slumped to the fifth spot with seven points.

    In Benin City, Mary Mamudu and Goodness Osigwe’s quick-fire first half goals handed Edo Queens a crucial 2-0 home win over Nasarawa Amazons in a thrilling game played under floodlights at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. Edo Queens are second with 11 points but Nasarawa Amazons are fourth with nine points.

    Ekiti Queens defeated Confluence Queens 2-0 to move to the third spot with nine points. The Ado Ekiti side have won all their three home games but have been unsuccessful in their away games.

    Dannaz Ladies secured their first away point of the season after they held Heartland Queens to a goalless draw in Owerri. The Owerri side are yet to win a game after five games despite playing three matches already at home.

    In Group B, it continued to be a ding dong affair between Bayelsa Queens and Rivers Angels for the leadership of the group with the former holding unto it by just superior goals difference with both teams on 11 points each after the two teams battled to a 1-1 draw in a South-South derby in Port Harcourt.

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    Peace Effiong put the 2021 NWFL Premiership champions ahead in the 10th  minute but Bayelsa Queens who emerged winners a year later staged a comeback through Zainab Olapade stunner 17 minutes later.

    FC Robo Queens pipped Ibom Angels 2-1 to stay in third spot with 10 points while Adamawa Queens thrashed Benue Queens 2-0 to add to the misery of the topflight debutants who have now lost all their five games. Adamawa Queens are fourth with seven points.

    Naija Ratels are still unbeaten in the league this season after five games but they were held to a draw at home by Delta Queens again for the second game running. Naija Ratels are fifth with seven points while Delta Queens who emerged as the league champions in 2023 bagged their first away point and are now in the seventh spot with four points.

    NWFL Premiership Matchday Five Results

    Remo Stars Ladies 2-0 Abia Angels

    Edo Queens 2-0 Nasarawa Amazons

    Ekiti Queens 2-0 Confluence Queens

    Heartland Queens 0-0 Dannaz Ladies

    Rivers Angels 1-1 Bayelsa Queens

    FC Robo Queens 2-1 Ibom Angels

    Naija Ratels 1-1 Delta Queens

    Adamawa Queens 2-0 Benue Queens

  • NWFL Premiership: Bayelsa Queens, Remo Stars Ladies, Rivers Angels keep winning pace  

    NWFL Premiership: Bayelsa Queens, Remo Stars Ladies, Rivers Angels keep winning pace  

    Nigeria Women’s Football League Premiership entered Matchday Four yesterday with Remo Stars Ladies going top in Group A after lashing Heartland Queens 4-1 in Ikenne while Bayelsa Queens continued to put Rivers Angels at bay in Group B after they pummelled Adamawa Queens 3-0 in Yenagoa.

    In Group B, it continues to be a topsy-turvy battle between Bayelsa Queens and Rivers Angels for the leadership of the group with both teams winning to keep the heat on.

    In Yenagoa, Bayelsa Queens thrashed Adamawa Queens 3-0 to remain atop the group with 10 points and a better goals difference. Vera Samuel, Cynthia Mega, and Rose Ekong goals in the 28th, 39th and 80th minutes were enough for the maximum points.

    At the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Rivers Angels’ head coach, Tosan Blankson’s return to the team he helped to win the league title two seasons ago and  had the last laugh  as Delta Queens suffered a 2-1 defeat in front of their fans.

    Favour Dagogo scored the game’s opener for the home side in the 18th  minute but the visitors turned the tie around through Patience Otubo and Mary Moses’ goals in the 41st  and 49th  minutes.

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    Rivers Angels are second to Bayelsa Queens in the group by virtue of inferior goals difference but both teams are on 10 points. Both Rivers Angels and Bayelsa Queens will clash next midweek in Port Harcourt in the battle between two undefeated teams in Group B.

    In other games in the group, FC Robo Queens could not beat Naija Ratels in Lagos as both sides settled for a 2-2 draw. Despite scoring the game’s first goal through Opeyemi Ajakaye in the third minute, FC Robo Queens could not sustain the momentum and they allowed Naija Ratels to claw their way back in the game through Janet Ikpa and Tumininu Adeshina’s spot kick in the 25th and 30th  minutes. Rodiat Yusuf saved FC Robo Queens’ blushes with the equaliser in the 68th minute.

    The Lagos side remain in third spot with seven points while Naija Ratels are fourth with six points. They are still unbeaten in four games.

    Ibom Angels beat Benue Queens in a battle between basement teams in the last group B tie.

    In Group A, Remo Stars Ladies have taken up the leadership of the group after they defeated Heartland Queens 4-1 to move to 10 points. The Owerri Landladies are still without a win after four games.

    In Lafia, Nasarawa Amazons beat Ekiti Queens 2-0 to jump to the second spot with nine points while NWFL Premiership reigning champions have slipped to the third spot with eight points following their 1-1 draw with Dannaz Ladies. The Lagos side are now sixth with four points.

    In Umuahia, Mary Lucky went goal berserk scoring all three goals in Abia Angels’ 3-0 win over Confluence Queens.

  • Ekiti Queens, Bayelsa Queens, Rivers Angels secure crucial wins in NWFL Premiership

    Ekiti Queens, Bayelsa Queens, Rivers Angels secure crucial wins in NWFL Premiership

    In a league tie between two unbeaten sides in the Nigeria Women’s Football League Premiership tie in Group A , Edo Queens and Remo Stars Ladies battles to a 1-1 draw in Benin’s Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium while another top drawer fixture between Rivers Angels and FC Robo Queens ended 4-2 in Port Harcourt in favour of the home team as the season entered Matchday Three yesterday.

    In Group A it was Edo Queens that netted first through Esther Moses in the second minute of first half stoppage time but Remo Stars Ladies levelled proceedings through Olamide Bolaji barely five minutes into the second half and it was how the game ended.

    Despite the home draw, Edo Queens are still top of Group A on goals difference with seven points from three games while Remo Stars Ladies followed closely in second spot with seven points also.

    Ekiti Queens thrashed Dannaz Ladies 2-0 to record their second win of the season through the goals of Seun Fakunle and Tobi Sarafa in the 36th and 55th minutes. The victorious side are now third on the log with six points while Dannaz Ladies slipped to the sixth spot with three points.

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    In Anyigba, Confluence Queens continued their woeful season performance with a 1-0 home loss to Nasarawa Amazons. Olusola Shobowale notched the game’s decider in the 29th minute.

    Nasarawa Amazons are now fourth on the spot with six points but Confluence Queens are rooted to the bottom with zero point after three games.

    In Owerri, Heartland Queens secured their first point of the season in a goalless draw against Abia Angels in the latest Oriental derby which served as dress rehearsal to the other Oriental derby which comes up today in Aba between Enyimba and Heartland .

    The Owerri Landladies tried as they could buy they were unable to penetrate through a water tight defence of  Abia Angels who were led to the game by former Heartland Queens Assistant coach, Adanna Nwaneri.

    Heartland Queens are seventh with a point while Abia Angels moved to the fifth spot with four points.

    In Group B, Bayelsa Queens walloped Benue Queens 5-1 in Lafia with Amblessed Ogbonnaya scoring a brace. The 2022 NWFL Premiership champions are back to the top because of the emphatic away win. They have seven points from three games but Benue Queens are last in the group with no points.

    In Gombe, Adamawa Queens got their first win of the season in their 3-0 thrashing of 2023 NWFL Premiership champions, Delta Queens with Afensimi Omon’s three goals. She becomes the first player to score a hat trick in the ongoing season.

    It was dubbed the game of the week and it didn’t lack anything as Rivers Angels and FC Robo Queens locked horns in Port Harcourt.

    The home team won the game 4-2 but the visitors from Lagos didn’t go down without a fight.

    Rivers Angels remain in second spot with seven points from three games while FC Robo Queens dropped to the third spot from the first because of the loss. They have six points.

    In Abuja, Naija Ratels recovered from a goal down to beat Ibom ‘Angels 2-1.

    Ugobest Osuji drew Ibom Angels into an early lead when she struck in the sixth minute but two late goals through Glory Sunday and Tea-Bee Rita in the 72nd and 83rd minutes settled the energy sapping encounter.

  • NWFL mourns Bayelsa Queens’ coach Okara

    NWFL mourns Bayelsa Queens’ coach Okara

    The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) is shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of Domo Okara, head coach of Bayelsa Queens.

    Okara, who guided the Prosperity Girls to numerous successes on the local and international scenes, was reported to have died suddenly on Saturday morning at the age of 47.

    “We are devastated and at a loss for words. We are still grappling with the news. Many who interacted with him just days earlier said he was in good health. This is truly heart-breaking,” NWFL Chairperson, Nkechi Obi, said.

    “Okara was an icon of women’s football coaching in the country. This is a time of mourning for women’s football in Nigeria because he was more than a coach. He was a mentor, a leader, and an inspiration to many. We pray that God grants him eternal rest and gives his family, friends, the Bayelsa Queens FC family, and the Nigerian football community the strength to endure this sudden and significant loss.”

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    The NWFL leadership also extended its heartfelt condolences to the Government of Bayelsa State, the Bayelsa Ministry of Youth & Sports Development, the management, players, supporters of Bayelsa Queens, and coach Okara’s family and friends.

    Before his demise, coach Okara led Bayelsa Queens to numerous victories, including the 2022 West Africa Zone B (WAFU-B) Women’s Champions League Qualifiers title, a third-place finish in the 2023/2024 NWFL Premiership Super Six, and a runners-up spot in the preceding season.

    His leadership was also pivotal in securing the President Federation Cup title in 2023 and achieving Nigeria’s best finish – winning bronze at the 2022 CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco.

  • NWFL Premiership: Heartland Queens, Bayelsa Queens reclaim top spots

    NWFL Premiership: Heartland Queens, Bayelsa Queens reclaim top spots

    Heartland Queens and Bayelsa Queens have moved to the top spot in Groups A and B at the end of the Nigeria Women Football League Premiership Matchday 10 games played across the country.

    At the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, Heartland Queens pipped Nasarawa Amazons 1-0 through Mary Lucky’s 84th minute goal. The game had ended 2-1 when the first leg was played in Lafia and the Owerri side’s latest win saw them topple Nasarawa Amazons in first spot in Group A with 18 points while the Amazons are second with 17 points.

    At the Edo State University Complex, Iyarmho, Confluence Queens thrashed Adamawa Queens 2-0 with Mary Mamudu getting a brace to keep the Lokoja based side in third spot with 17 points.

    In Abuja, Naija Ratels beat Dannaz Ladies 3-1 to move to 11 points. Grace Saliu, Sofiat Bankole and Dorcas John got the goals for the Barrister Edeh girls while Nofisat Ayegbami got Dannaz Ladies’ solitary goal. Dannaz Ladies are fourth in Group A with 14 points.

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    At the Umuahia Township Stadium, Abia Angels did their Super Six aspirations no good following their goalless home draw against Royal Queens. Abia Angels are fifth with 14 points while Royal Queens improved to nine points.

    In Group B, Bayelsa Queens pipped Ekiti Queens 1-0 at the Oluyemi Kayode Sports Complex, Ekiti to displace Rivers Angels off the top of the table with 19 points. Blessing Abiola’s 78th minute strike proved sufficient for the maximum points.

    Despite losing 4-1 in Benin to Edo Queens, Rivers Angels only slipped to the second spot with 18 points. The Jewels of Rivers were decimated by their South South neighbours at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.

    Goodness Odigie was the star of the game for Edo Queens scoring a hat trick in the 7th , 8th and 56th minute before Amarachukwu Onuoha added the fourth in the 83rd minute. Peace Effiong whose 23rd minute effort for Rivers Angels initially made the scores 2-1 turned out to be a consolation goal.

    In Ikenne, Remo Stars Ladies got a massive upset at the Remo Stars Stadium beating NWFL Premiership reigning champions 1-0 through Hannah Ibrahim’s 79th minute goal. Delta Queens’ officials were involved in an accident on the eve of the game at Ijebu Ode but the game still went ahead.

    With the win, Remo Stars moved to the fifth spot with 12 points while defeated Delta Queens slipped to the sixth spot with 12 points also. They have had a weak defence to the title they won last season.

    Ondo Sports Complex, Akure witnessed Sunshine Queens thrash FC Robo Queens 3-0 in a massive boost to the Owena Mermaids’ relegation escape. Fasilat Adeyemo put Sunshine Queens in the lead in the second minute when she diverted a shot into her net before Taiwo Ajibade and Shola Oduwale adding two more goals in the eighth and 11th minutes.

    Sunshine Queens are seventh with 10 points but FC Robo Queens are fourth with 15 points.