NWFL Super 6: Bayelsa Queens back in title race as Prosperity Girls snatch last-minute victory

NWFL Super 6: Bayelsa Queens back in title race as Prosperity Girls snatch last-minute victory

Hassan Abdulsalam 16:29 - 20.05.2024

The victory puts Bayelsa Queens back in contention for the NWFL title, pushing them to 4 points after two matches.

Mercy Itimi's late strike secured a crucial win for Bayelsa Queens against Nasarawa Amazons on day two of the NWFL Super Six playoffs.

The crucial win puts Bayelsa Queens alias Prosperity Girls firmly back in the title race.

Both teams entered the match hungry for victory, aiming to boost their title aspirations as the encounter unfolded as a closely contested affair, with both sides failing to convert their chances.

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Nasarawa Amazons' Odo Bibiana had the best opportunity early on, but her strike rattled the crossbar.

Goalkeeper heroics keep scoreboard blank at Halftime

Bayelsa Queens coach made an early substitution in the 23rd minute, replacing Chinyere Igboamalu for Mercy Omokwo.

The first half remained goalless, with Nasarawa Amazons' goalkeeper, Unachukwu Udoka, making three crucial saves to deny Bayelsa Queens.

The second half saw both teams resume their relentless pursuit of the lead as Nasarawa Amazons' coach, Christopher Danjuma, attempted to influence the game with late substitutions, but Bayelsa Queens' defense held firm.

Bayelsa Queens back in title race as prosperity girls snatch Last-Minute Victory over Nasarawa Amazons in NWFL Premiership Super Six

Late Drama and Redemption for Bayelsa Queens

Just as a draw seemed inevitable, Mercy scored for Bayelsa Queens from a well-constructed attack from the back, culminating in the decisive goal.

Mercy Omokwo initiated the move, driving into the box from the left and forcing a save from the Nasarawa Amazons goalkeeper.

The rebound fell perfectly for a tightly marked Mercy Itimi, who tapped the ball in from close range to send fans of Bayelsa Queens into a frenzy.

Prosperity Girls Back in the Title Race

This victory puts Bayelsa Queens back in contention for the NWFL title, pushing them to 4 points after two matches.

Reacting after the game, Bayelsa Queen's coach stated that their target is to win the championship.

"I know its going to be a difficult game but we are ressilient and keep pushing , we still have few games to go and every team still have chance to be champions and we are clamouring for the trophy," he told PULSE SPORTS

They will face Nasarawa Amazons again at the Samson Siasia Stadium on Wednesday.

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