Female League reviews: Delta, Bayelsa start well

In Yenagoa, Bayelsa defeated Star studded Pelican Stars of Calabar 2-0.

Less than five minutes into the game, Chioma John rammed home the curtain raiser which Pelican Stars Keeper, Ogechi Onyinanya could do nothing about, and after that, Cameroonian International, Gladys Ayele made it 2-0 and beyond the reach of Pelican.

Effioanwan Ekpo, who played in midfield for Pelican Stars blamed fatigue for the loss as she told nigeriasports.com after the match.

“It was terrible, and I do not wish to ever play a match like this in all my life,” Ekpo told nigeriasports.com.

“We were only released from the National team on Thursday mornig so while the others went by road I decided to go by air but on arrival at the Port Harcourt Airport at about 11am on Thursday, I had to wait for the Pelican Stars bus but it did not come.”

“After waiting at the airport for more than nine hours I had to leave to Rumuokoro where I waited until midnight before they came along with the other players, and we only got to Bayelsa at about 2am and found a Hotel to sleep at close to 5.30am so playing a match less than 12 hours later was going to be difficult”

Ajuma Ameh collaborated Ekpo’s excuse when she spoke with nigeriasports.com.

“When we got to Aba, we had to wait for them who were delayed from Calabar and by the time we got to BAyelsa and settled down it was almost day break on Friday, the day of the match. As far as I know, only Ifeanyi Chiejine and the keeper, Oge played well in the match.”

Bayelsa Queens
Funsho Alake, Chioma Gilbert/ Seiyefa, Gladys Edet, Lydienne Njolle, Sabi Akudo, Faith Ikidi, Dorcas Aribi, Gift Otuwe, Chioma John, Afara, Ogechi Nwakudu/ Chidinma Okoro

Pelican Stars
Ogechi Onyinanya, Celestina Onyeka, Ifeanyi Chiejine, Effioanwan Ekpo, Chinonyerem Uwuoma/Ebere Onyechefulam, Christy George, Julie Ekwerike/ Esoghe Osaigbovo, Ajuma Ameh, Pepetua Nkwocha, Rachel Yamala/ Mary Wonah, Blessing Igbojionu

Rivers fail to dim Sunshine Stars

It was a day of tears in Port Harcourt as players of Rivers Angels sports club wept uncontrollably after ending their first match of the season goaless at home against Sunshine Stars of Akure.

With the Rivers State Government seemingly uninteresting in the affairs of the club, the players determined in their hearts to win well in a bid to attract sympathy from the Sports Ministry who are aware they have not been paid for seven months.
It was a depleted side used by the Angels as at least ten of their key players were rendered ineligible due to clearance problems.

Eventually they had to depend on nine of their players from the national U-19 team who only arrived Port Harcourt 8am on match day after an 18 hour road trip from Lagos.

Dejected Rivers Angels players after home draw

Tried as much as they could but they just couldn’t break through the fitter and more prepared Sunshine Queens.

As soon as the referee sounded the final whistle, Rivers Angels players, especially those rendered ineligible to play due to clearance problems broke down in tears weeping uncontrollably for the result they thought could have gone in their way if al was well with the club.

Rivers Angels
Lucky Atu, Kome Williams, Maureen Ogu, Nkechi Amadi, Augusta Egwim, Regina Akaronye, Ngozi Onwubiko/ Adah Ella, Gloria Iroka, Chinyere Afor, Onyinye Ohaduogha, Kelechi Gideon/ Celina Akide

Sunshine Queens
Gladys Okoroja, Chinansa Ihekwere, Nkechi Offor, Stephen Mary, Akpan Gladys, Folake Adefila, Ronke Olorofumire/ Nike Adekunle, Jovita Ndubumba, Edem Esther, Olaitan Mary, Seyi Gbadebo/ Ngozi Ewurum

Oladimeji throw away 2 penalties in Ilorin

In Ilorin, home side, Oladimeji Tigress ended it goaless against FCT Queens of Abuja.

The home team lost two penalties in the course of the game as the visitors battled to a goaless end.

“I really do not think those were penalties,” FCT Queens attacker, Saidat Adegoke told nigeriasports.com “But it’s a good thing they missed them.

Champions in winning start

Champions, Delta Queens of Asaba started their campaign on a winning note overpowering home side, Solid babes of Lafia by a lone scored by Akudo Iwuagwu.

Coach of the side, Peter Dedevbo told nigeriasports.com after the game that cohesion did not show in his side, blaming fatigue and not lack of playing time.

“We travelled on match day to Lafia, so you wouldn’t expect our girls to be up to their game. But we thank God for everything and will surely make amends from our next match.”

Delta Queens

Precious Dede, Felicia Eze, Ayi Yusuf, Semola Akinlose, Adanna NWaneri, Chizoma Oparaocha, Akudo Iwuagwu, Faith Nwolu/ Maureen Eke, Nkechi Egbe/ Florence Okwemu, Promise Sike, Vera Okolo

Inneh Queens triumph over Macbeth

Troubled Inneh Queens of Benin beat newcomers, Macbeth of Lagos 1-0 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin.

The lone goal was scored by Rivers born attacker, Grace Kure also known as maama.

Inneh Queens
Bolanle Taiwo, Chidinma Okoro, Gladys NWagbara, Idowu Bello,  Chima Nwosu, Mete Zogo, Ameze, Rita Esumel, Grace Kure/ Amaka, Otas Esomoghene, Tina/ Naochi Ajibola

Omidiran Babes of Osogbo were also off to a winning start as they walloped Tin City Queens of Jos 3-0