NWFL: Moses Aduku commends Edo Queen’s courage against Abia Angels with a focus on the league title

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

The head coach of Edo Queens, Moses Aduku, has heaped praises on his players after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Abia Angels in Umuahia on Wednesday.

Goals from Goodness Osigwe and Esther Moses ensured that Mary Lucky’s 72nd-minute strike was mere consolation for the host.

The win ensured that the league holders maintained their unbeaten streak ahead of their next clash against Heartland Queens.

While complaining about the pitch which doesn’t allow his side to play their style of play, Aduku commended his players.

“First and foremost, the turf did not allow us to play our game. The turf is so bad that it didn’t allow us to play the type of game we are used to,” He opined after the match.

“Well, I commend my girls, they had their chances and took them. Though the Abia Ladies were also good because they are used to this field.”

Edo Queens, who are presently topping the Group A table with 23 points from nine matches, are better positioned for the Super Six.

“Again, from my experience from CAF Champions League, if we are contesting for the Championship, we must do something about our fields because when you leave this shore of this country, you are going to meet a different situation entirely, so something must be done about our fields.” He added.

“Honestly, we were not happy when we did not win the CAF Women’s Champions League. We lost focus after we got to the semifinal, but actually, my dream is to go back to the CAF Champions League again. We have to go back and work seriously, our girls, but the first thing is to win the Super 6, then we can begin to plan for that one.

“Presently, our focus now is on our next game against Heartland Queens, it is one game at a time.
When we are done with that, we can talk about others.
But sincerely, I must commend my girls. They did very well, and I want to urge them to keep on with this winning mentality.”

With the victory in Umuahia, Edo Queens have kept their unbeaten record. With 23 points from 9 matches Edo Queens have kept the driver’s seat in group A of the NWFL abridged league.

The Benin Queens will next week Wednesday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium host Heartland Queens of Owerri.

A few weeks ago, Edo Queens beat Heartland Queens of Owerri by a lone goal.

The defeat of Abia Angels in Umuahia brings to five away wins for the Ancient City-based ladies.