Bayelsa Queens Edge Ghana’s Police Ladies 2-1 in WAFU B Women’s Champions League Opener
By Joseph Iyaji | Akahi News
Bayelsa Queens, reigning champions of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), began their campaign in the 2025 WAFU B Women’s Champions League with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Ghana’s Police Ladies on Sunday, according to Completesports. com.
Strong Start for Bayelsa Queens
The Prosperity Girls asserted dominance from the early stages of the match, controlling possession and creating multiple scoring opportunities. Their efforts were rewarded in the 16th minute when Shakirat Moshood opened the scoring, giving Bayelsa Queens an early advantage. Despite continued pressure, the team was unable to double their lead before halftime, with several promising chances going astray.
Second-Half Goal Seals the Win
Bayelsa Queens extended their lead in the 62nd minute through Emem Essien, who capitalised on a well-crafted attack to make it 2-0. However, Ghana’s Police Ladies responded quickly, with Mary Berko pulling one back just five minutes later, reducing the deficit to 2-1.
The Nigerian champions displayed resilience and tactical discipline, successfully defending their lead despite sustained pressure from the Ghanaian side, ultimately securing all three points in their opening fixture.
Looking Ahead
Bayelsa Queens will next face ASKO of Togo on Wednesday in their second match of the tournament. The team will aim to build on their strong start and maintain momentum as they compete for regional supremacy in the WAFU B Women’s Champions League.
Akahi News gathered that Bayelsa Queens’ performance underscores the growing competitiveness of Nigerian women’s football on the regional stage and reinforces their reputation as one of the top clubs in West Africa.
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