Tosan Blankson seeks Port Harcourt fans’ support ahead of South-South derby with Bayelsa Queens

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

The head coach of Rivers Angels, Tosan Blankson says his team is ready for their opponents when they face Bayelsa Queens on Wednesday.

The Port Harcourt-based side welcomes their neighbors, Bayelsa Queens, in the Matchday five fixture.

The top-of-the-table clash has been one of the most famous derbies in the league.

“We’re ready for whatever Bayelsa Queens throw at us,” declared head coach Tosan Blankson.

“My girls are mentally and psychologically prepared to take on the challenge.

“We appreciate the maximum support from the fans and good people of Rivers State. We need them to cheer us on to victory on Wednesday.”

Since 2021, both sides have met 11 times in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership, with the Prosperity Girls winning five of those games while four games have gone the way of the Jewels of Rivers.

Two out of their last three games have ended in 1-1 draws setting this clash up for a titanic encounter.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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