Tari Gboriye, Yenagoa
Host Bayelsa Queens have secured a place in the semi-finals of the ongoing Governor Douye Diri Pre-Season Football Tournament in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.
The Prosperity Girls defeated C2E Sports Academy 3-1 in their Matchday Five encounter played at the Samson Siasia Stadium.
After a goalless first half, Obore Destiny opened scoring for Bayelsa Queens in the 57th minute before Idris Opayemi doubled the advantage four minutes later.
Ohuche Agnes pulled one back for the Abia-based side in the 85th minute, but Kareem Ramata restored Bayelsa Queens’ two-goal advantage shortly before the final whistle to seal a 3-1 victory.
At the Onopa Golf Pitch, Nasarawa Amazons defeated Enugu Rangers Women 3-1. Deborah Okoroafor scored twice in the 16th and 23rd minutes, while Ekpo Blessing Okon added another goal. Eze Kenechukwu scored Enugu Rangers’ consolation goal.
Reigning Nigeria Women’s Football League champions, Edo Queens and Imo Strikers played out a 1-1 draw in another encounter.
Rivers Angels defeated Ahudiyanem Queens of Abiriba 2-0 in the second game at the Samson Siasia Stadium, with Blessing Ilievida and Chiamaka Nwachukwu scoring in the 8th and 75th minutes respectively.
Bayelsa Queens finished top of Group A with 10 points from four matches, recording three wins and one draw. Delta Queens finished second with eight points, while Edo Queens occupied third position with five points.
In Group B, Ahudiyanem Queens finished top with nine points. Nasarawa Amazons came second with seven points, while Rivers Angels ended their campaign with five points from four matches.
The semi-final matches are scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Samson Siasia Stadium. Bayelsa Queens will face Nasarawa Amazons at 1:00 p.m., while Ahudiyanem Queens will meet Delta Queens at 3:00 p.m.
