Moses Bako hails Jagunmolu Queens, commends Kwara United Queens after thrilling final

Women’s football advocate and President of Nigeria Amateur Women Football Association (NAWFA) and CEO of Soccer Queens, Moses Nagogo Bako, has praised Jagunmolu Queens for emerging champions of the Kwara First Lady Pre-Season Women’s Championship, while also commending Kwara United Queens for their outstanding performance in the competition.

Jagunmolu Queens clinched the title after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Kwara United Queens following a goalless draw in regulation time, capping off an intense and highly competitive final.
Reacting to the outcome, Bako who is also the Chief Organiser of the tournament, lauded the champions for their resilience and composure under pressure, describing their triumph as well-deserved after a hard-fought campaign.

“Jagunmolu Queens showed great mental strength and discipline to come through in such a tense final. They have proven themselves worthy champions,” he said.

While acknowledging the victory of Jagunmolu Queens, Bako reserved special praise for Kwara United Queens, whose journey to the final stood out as one of the major highlights of the tournament.
He noted that reaching the final of such a competitive championship, despite being a newly assembled team, is a remarkable achievement and a strong indication of the team’s potential.

“Kudos to Kwara United Queens for an inspiring and commendable performance. Building a team in less than two weeks and reaching the final is no small feat. It reflects strong leadership, proper planning, and a clear vision,” Bako stated.

Throughout the tournament, Kwara United Queens displayed resilience, tactical discipline, and continuous improvement, earning admiration from fans and observers alike. Their performances, from the group stages to the final, showcased a team growing in confidence and cohesion with each match.
Bako also commended the club’s management, coaching crew, and technical team for their dedication and efficiency in assembling a competitive squad within a short period.
The players were equally praised for their fighting spirit, unity, and composure on the pitch, with several standout performances highlighting the depth of talent within the squad.
Despite falling short in the final, Bako emphasized that the experience gained is invaluable and will serve as a foundation for future success.

“This may not have ended with a trophy, but it has delivered belief, identity, and momentum. Losing in the final is not a setback—it is a stepping stone,” he added.

The Kwara First Lady Pre-Season Women’s Championship has once again demonstrated its importance as a platform for promoting and developing women’s football, with both finalists leaving a lasting impression.
With their performances, Kwara United Queens have signaled their readiness to compete at higher levels, while Jagunmolu Queens have firmly established themselves as a formidable force in the women’s game.

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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