Bayelsa Queens Send Strong Warning with State FA Cup Triumph

Bayelsa Queens Football Club have sent a clear message to their future opponents in the national Federation Cup after defeating Bayelsa Princesses 2-0 in the State FA Cup final.

The match, played at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa on Saturday, April 26, 2026, saw the Prosperity Girls dominate proceedings despite missing several scoring chances.

Bayelsa Queens broke the deadlock just before halftime when Dooshima Tarnum unleashed a powerful long-range strike in the 45th minute, beating goalkeeper Esther Nnadiekwe to give her side a 1-0 lead at the break.

The second goal came in the 55th minute through Mirabel Irabor, effectively sealing the victory. Although Bayelsa Queens created numerous opportunities, Delight Isaac was unable to convert several clear chances, keeping the scoreline at two goals.

Bayelsa Princesses showed determination but were ultimately undone by their lack of experience, as they failed to find a way past their more seasoned opponents.

This victory marks an impressive eighth consecutive State FA Cup title for Bayelsa Queens, underlining their dominance in Bayelsa women’s football.

Speaking after the match, Technical Adviser Whyte Ogbonda expressed confidence in his team’s ambitions: “This season we want to achieve great things, that is what we have set our minds to do and by God’s grace it will be achieved.”

On the other side, Bayelsa Princesses coach Ogbodan Kingdom acknowledged the gulf in quality but praised his team’s effort: “Bayelsa Queens are the defending champions of the State FA Cup for almost a decade, so you don’t expect us to overcome them knowing the kind of quality they have.”

“I give kudos to my girls because they played to instructions and that reflected on the scoreline. So, in all, my girls tried.”

With this commanding performance, Bayelsa Queens now shift focus to the national stage, where they aim to extend their dominance and make a strong impact in the Federation Cup.

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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