Bayelsa Queens’ hopes of retaining the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Super 6 title was dashed as Delta Queens fought back to win the coveted trophy.
Winner of the competition earned the whopping sum of Ten Million Naira and a ticket to the CAF Champions League. Runners up, Five Million Naira and third place went home with Three Million Naira.
In an open, pulsating clash, it was the homers who got their hands on silverware at Stephen Keshi Stadium – after a brave comeback on Sunday.
A second stanza brace from substitute Chinaza Agoh proved the difference following a first half own goal by Chisom Henry as the home team won 2-1.
Wife of the new Delta State governor Tobore Oborevwori observed the ceremonial pre-match kickoff in Asaba.
In a breathtaking start, defender Henry put the ball in her own net. Delta Queens had the chance to level up things on 44 minutes but central defender Fehintola Mabokanje missed from the penalty spot.
Delta showed their mettle with a fightback led by Agoh’s equaliser seven minutes after the hour mark.
The energetic Agoh then turned up again with the winner in the 86th minute.
Meanwhile, in the third place match, Rivers Angels humbled Confluence Queens 2-0.