NWFL SUPER 6: Bayelsa Queens Hold Sunshine To A Draw

  NWFL SUPER 6: Bayelsa Queens Hold Sunshine To A Draw. Jacobson Park. The match day one encounter between Bayelsa Queens of Yenagoa and Sunshine Queens of Akure ended in a one-all draw at the Dipo Dina international stadium in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. The Akure Gunners shot into an early lead when Sunday Opeyemi tapped in a cross from Aminat Yakubu who has raced past Igwe Uzoamaka in the right flank on 4 minutes. That goal sparked the game into life as the Gloryland Girls began a frantic search for an equalizer with the duo of Anjor Mary and Charity Rueben leading the attack for Bayelsa Queens. The effort paid off in the 31st minutes when Anjor set up Charity Rueben after holding off three defenders of Sunshine for Rueben to slot past Elizabeth Johnson in goal for sunshine. In resumption of the second stanza, Sunshine Queens adopted a counter attack approach with Aminat Yakubu posing as their greatest threat but was substituted when she picked up a knock. The twin introduction of new signings Salisu Grace and Peace Efih gave Bayelsa Queens the much needed energy. but the resolute defending of sunshine kept them at bay. Moses Aduku stated after the game that loss of concentration at the start of the match contributed to conceding that goal which unsettled his girls, but looks forward to their next game. On her part, Coach Wemimo Matthew said she was satisfied with the result despite being pegged back by a more experienced Bayelsa Queens and also stated that the NWFL trophy is still open for all the teams in the competition. Bayelsa Queens will next take on FC Robo who drew One-all with Rivers Angels.While Sunshine Queens will tackle Edo Queens who lost their match to Delta Queens on Tuesday 20th at the same Dipo Dina international stadium.