Bayelsa Queens FC maintained their 100% record at the WAFU Zone B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers with a 4-1 win over Sam-Nelly of Benin Republic in Yamoussoukro.
Janet Akekoromowei scored twice, striking in both halves, while Shakirat Moshood and Alaba Olabiyi added their names to the scoresheet in a commanding display.
The Prosperity Girls had already won their opening two matches, scoring five goals and conceding just twice, and Saturday’s victory confirmed them as Group B leaders with nine points.
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Akekoromowei opened the scoring in the 14th minute before Moshood doubled the lead on 35 minutes. Sam-Nelly pulled one back through Kalu Favour just before half-time.
Bayelsa Queens sealed are hoping to return to the CAF Women’s Champions League. Photo Credit: Bayelsa Queens/X
Olabiyi restored the two-goal cushion ten minutes after the restart, before Akekoromowei sealed the win four minutes later with her second of the match.
Bayelsa Queens Group Stage Summary
- MD1: Bayelsa Queens 2–1 Police Ladies FC
- MD2: Bayelsa Queens 3–0 AS de la Kozah
- MD3: Bayelsa Queens 4–1 Sam-Nelly FC
Goals Scored: 9
Goals Conceded: 2
Wins: 3/3 (100% record)
Janet Seimeyeha Akekoromowei, who scored two stunning goals was deservedly voted Player of the Game. Photo Credit: Bayelsa Queens/X
The Prosperity Girls finish the group stage with maximum points, topping Group B in style.
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Bayelsa Queens will now face USFA of Burkina Faso in the semi-final on Tuesday, 2 September.
