The opening match of the Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament, BOWFT23 saw Edo Queens display their attacking strength with a resounding victory over Naija Ratels, platinumnewsng.com is reporting.
The final score stood at 3-0, with Chioma Oliseh (40′), Suliat Abideen (50′), and Emem Essien (65′) all contributing to Edo Queens’ triumph.
Player of the match, Suliat Abideen, expressed her joy and determination: “I feel good as the player of the match. We’ve come third and second in previous editions. I believe it’s our time to win.”
Coach Moses Adukwu, visibly pleased with his team’s performance, shared his thoughts: “I feel great about the victory. We’ve been working hard, and we executed well. Naija Ratels were no pushover; at the Sheroes Cup final, we played them, and they have shown improvement. We are taking one game at a time, and our focus is now on our next match.”
He further elaborated on the team’s motivation: “The Sheroes Cup is a motivating factor. Poor finishing affected us last season, and we have been diligently working on it. The girls are picking up, and we’re excited abou prospects in this tournament.”