BOWFT 2023: Edo Queens Maintain Unbeaten Streak

Adibe Emenyonu  in Benin City

Edo Queens FC, yesterday, continued their impressive unbeaten run in the third edition of the Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament (BOWFT), securing a 2-1 victory over Ogun State-based Remo Stars Ladies at the UNIBEN Sports Complex, Benin City.

Remo Stars Ladies kicked off the game in a formidable manner, as Arubo Oluwaseyi netted an early goal in the 15th minute, propelling them to a 1-0 lead over Edo Queens. 

However, Edo Queens’ Abideen Suliat swiftly responded with an equaliser in the 41st minute just before the halftime break.

Edo Queens returned from the break energized and went on the offensive against the Ogun State-based team. The pressure on Remo backline paid off as one of their defenders caused an infraction leading to a penalty award to the hosts. It was expertly converted by Suliat Abideen on the dot of 90th minute of the game for the Edo ladies to maintain their invincibility in this edition.

Esther Moses of Edo Queens was picked as the Most Valuable Player of the match.

Addressing journalists after the game, the Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki,  expressed satisfaction with the quality of play by both teams.

Abideen Suliat, the scorer of Edo Queens’ two goals, exuded confidence as she expressed her belief that her team would win the championship.

In the second game of Match-day 4 held at the UNIBEN Sports Complex in Benin City, FC Robo of Lagos emerged victorious with a 3-1 scoreline against Heartland Ladies FC of Owerri.