Kwara United Queens, Apex Angels Shine as Unilorin Queens Cruise in Pre-Season Championship

Kwara United Queens, Apex Angels, and Unilorin Queens all recorded impressive victories, while Jagunmolu Queens and Wazbak Queens shared the spoils in an action-packed Day Three of the Kwara First Lady Pre-Season Championship.

The thrilling fixtures took place at the George Innih Stadium in Ilorin, Kwara State, with fans treated to a series of competitive encounters.

Apex Angels set the tone early on Sunday, producing a commanding display to defeat Model Queens 2-0 in the opening fixture.

Hosts Kwara United Queens followed with a narrow but hard-earned 1-0 victory over a determined FUOYE Dazzlers side. Mariam Shittu emerged as the hero, rising highest to head home in the 27th minute after connecting with a well-delivered free-kick from Kafayat Kareem.

In one of the most entertaining matches of the day, Jagunmolu Queens and Wazbak Queens battled to a 1-1 draw. Wazbak Queens took an early lead, but Jagunmolu Queens fought back in the second half to level the score.

Jagunmolu Queens had a golden chance to snatch victory late on, but Wazbak’s goalkeeper produced a crucial penalty save to ensure both sides settled for a point apiece.

Unilorin Queens also impressed, securing a comfortable 2-0 win over Ebira Queens. Both goals came after the break, as their experience and composure proved too much for their spirited but youthful opponents.

The championship—organized by Ultimate Sports Consult and the Kwara State Sports Commission in partnership with Enact Innovation Hubs—continues to serve as a platform for discovering and nurturing female football talent at the grassroots level.

Action resumes on Monday with more exciting fixtures scheduled for Day Four.

Day Three Results

Apex Angels 2-0 Model Queens

Kwara United Queens 1-0 FUOYE Dazzlers

Jagunmolu Queens 1-1 Wazbak Queens

Unilorin Queens 2-0 Ebira Queens

Day Four Fixtures

Model Queens vs Jagunmolu Queens

Kwara United Queens vs Unilorin Queens

Apex Angels vs Moje Queens

FUOYE Dazzlers vs Champions Rise

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey 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.

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