A late goal from Bayelsa Queens forward Monday Gift ensured that the ‘Prosperity’ girls got all three points against perennial rivals and defending Champions Rivers Angels in the opening match of the 2022 NWFL Premiership Super 6.
Rivers Angels had the better possession in the early stages of the first half, but failed to take their chances and were however punished in the 33rd minute through influential midfielder Bokiri Joy.
The Bayelsa Queens Legend netted, after a group of Rivers Angels defenders allowed a loose ball to go past them inside their penalty area.
Rivers Angels left full-back Rafiat Imran leveled in the 76th minute through a well-placed free-kick, from about 40 yards.
The defending Champions continued to threaten upfront with Maryann Ezeanagu, Chiamaka Okwuchuku and Brume Ikhekua, but couldn’t go past Bayelsa Queens Cameroonian goalkeeper Ange Gabrielle.
At the tick of time, Loanee, Gift Monday took advantage of a counter-attack to beat Rivers Angels Ghanaian Goalkeeper Adjei Charlotte to give her team a hard-fought victory.
Rivers Angels will face Delta Queens tomorrow by 4pm tomorrow at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin.
Rivers Angels XI Vs Bayelsa Queens.
Charlotte Adjei| Polinus Ifeoma| Rofiat Imran| Edward Odorewhu| Tosin Demehin| Omboudou Brigitte| Deborah Kehinde| Oluwatosin Ogundeko| Chiamaka Okwuchuku| Deborah Abiodun| Maryann Ezeanagu
𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗮 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀 XI Vs Rivers Angels.
Bawu Ange Gabrielle (C)| Glory Edet| Miracle Joseph| Favour Emmanuel| Igwe Uzoamaka| Alake Kasali| Kafayat Bashiru| Gift Monday| Edidiong Etim| Touta Evanick| Joy Bokiri.
