By Wale Mustapha
Bayelsa Queens’ defender, Florence Alexander, is brimming with confidence as her team prepares for their highly anticipated Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) clash against Rivers Angels on Wednesday.
Having joined the Restoration Girls from Rivers Angels before the start of the season, Alexander is optimistic about her team’s readiness to face their rivals and secure a positive result.
“We’ve been preparing well for this match, and we won’t be under any pressure, even though it’s their home ground. I’m confident that we’ll get a good result,” Alexander told Nigeriafootball.ng.
The veteran centre-back, who previously played for Confluence Queens, acknowledged the rivalry of this South-South derby as she hinted that both teams are familiar with each other’s strengths and weaknesses, which will only heighten the excitement of the encounter.
“Both teams know each other, and we’re all fired up to deliver a spectacular outing for the fans,” she said.
“We respect our opponents, but we’re not going to let their reputation dictate our performance. We’ll play our game, and I’m confident we’ll come out on top.”
Alexander also praised her teammates, noting that the squad is in high spirits and focused on delivering a strong performance.
“The team is looking sharp, and everyone is raring to go. We’re all focused on getting a good result and making our fans proud.”
The Matchday 5 encounter will take place at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt at 4pm.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
