Edo Queens midfield dynamo, Suliat Abideen was the toast of many as the 2022 Sheroes Cup kickstarted with goals from four interesting matches lined up for Day 1 at Old Parade Ground on Friday 4th November.
A total of six goals were scored with Edo Queens midfielder Suliyat Abideen being the star performer.
Adamawa Queens 0-1 Royal Queens
Royal Queens of Warri pipped Adamawa Queens 1-0 in the first game of the morning session. It was the Yola side who began the stronger and ljeoma Obi went close to opening the scoring after four minutes, but Emmanuel Goodness was on hand to make the save.
Royal Queens were next to go close after 18 minutes via Arowokeye Ayomide, but the forward could only fire high and wide when she might have done better.
The Warri-based outfit took the lead just seven minutes into the second period when Deborah Peter nodded into the top corner from the centre of the box.
Adamawa Queens pushed for the equaliser in the latter stages, but Royal Queens held on to win.
Confluence Queens 0-2 Nasarawa Amazons
Nasarawa Amazons earned bragging rights at the North Central derby courtesy of a 2-0 win over Confluence Queens.
Christopher Danjuma masterminded the success, with Ayatsea Hembatau and Dorshima Tarnum getting on the scoresheet for the Amazons.
Confluence Queens were made to rue a series of missed chances during a breathless game, with Chiamaka Osigwe among those most guilty of spurning opportunities.
Edo Queens 2-0 Honey Badgers
Midfielder Suliat Abideen scored twice to give Edo Queens a 2-0 win over youthful Honey Badgers.
Badgers weren’t afraid to take the game to the defending champions with their Tiki-Taka approach.
Abideen opened the scoring with a free kick in the 63rd minute. Four minutes from time, the playmaker rounded up a player of the match performance from the penalty spot.
Naija Ratels 0-1 Delta Queens
Delta Queens held off the challenge of hard-fighting Naija Ratels to win 1-0.
The former Nigeria Women’s Premier League champions raced in front in 18 minutes. Arit Usang drove down the left before delivering a low cross to Mercy Omokwo, who poked the ball home from close range.
Day 1 Results:
Adamawa Queens 0-1 Royal Queens
Confluence Queens 0-2 Nasarawa Amazons
Edo Queens 2-0 Honey Badgers
Naija Ratels 0-1 Delta Queens