WAFU-B CAFWCL: Bayelsa Queens maintain perfect record with victory over Sam Nelly FC

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria’s Bayelsa Queens FC continued their flawless run at the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU B Qualifiers, defeating Benin Republic’s Sam Nelly FC 4-1 in Yamoussoukro to secure maximum points from three group-stage matches.

The Prosperity Ladies made their intentions clear early on, with Seimeyeha Akekoromowei opening the scoring in the 14th minute.

Shakirat Moshood doubled the advantage in the 35th minute before Sam Nelly’s Kalu Favour pulled one back just before halftime (44’).

Bayelsa Queens regained full control after the break, as Alaba Olabiyi extended the lead in the 55th minute.

Akekoromowei sealed the victory four minutes later with her second of the match (59’), capping a commanding performance.

The result means Bayelsa Queens finish the Group B with three wins out of three, amassing nine points and underlining their status as serious contenders for qualification to the CAF Women’s Champions League finals.

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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