Bayelsa Queens retain Bayelsa State Football Association Cup

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Holders of the Federation Cup (Nigeria version of FA Cup), Bayelsa Queens thrashed Golden Sports Club 5-0 in the final of the State FA Cup on Saturday.

A brace from Mercy Omokwo plus strikes from Anjor Mary, Mercy Itimi and Anointed Martha lifted Domo Okara’s side to a big win.

Mercy Itimi started the goal rush for the Yenegoa-based side in the 26th minute while Anjor Mary doubled the lead a minute later.

Omokwo scored her first which made it 3-0 from the penalty spot in the 38th minute.

Ten minutes into the second half, the former Delta Queens star and last season’s league top goal scorer completed her brace.

Anointed Martha sealed the win in the 75th minute.

The victory qualified the Prosperity Girls and Golden Sports Club for the Federation Cup.

The former league winners defeated Rivers Angels on penalties to win the Federation Cup last season.

Meanwhile, Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Bayelsa United edged Krosader FC 1-0 to win the men’s category of the Bayelsa State FA Cup.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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