Edo Queens FC of Benin this afternoon spanked Fortress Ladies FC by three goals to nil to retain Edo FA Cup, sports247.ng learns
The Benin based Queens also defeated the same opponents in the last season’s finals decided at the Edo University Sports Ground Iyamho in Edo North.
Gladys Abasi opened scoring for the new Edo champions 20 minutes into the game while Regina Out made it 2-0 for the premier league side shortly before halftime whistle, Kehinde Osagiede and Ehiosun Egiova added
At resumption of the second half, the Fortress Ladies came out strong, looking like they were going to reduce the score line,only for Temitope Temidayo to increase the tally for Edo Queens at the dot of 90 minutes regulation time.
Speaking after the game, the Technical Director of the new Edo champions said he was happy his girls did not disappoint but proved that they are really champions.
” I am happy with the result and this is also a part of our preparation for the women national professional league .
