Bayelsa Queens produced a determined and resilient display to defeat fierce rivals Rivers Angels 2-1 in an entertaining South-South derby at the NWFL Premiership Super Six in Port Harcourt.
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Sports247 reports that with both sides seeking a crucial victory to boost their title ambitions, the encounter lived up to expectations as it delivered intensity, drama, and quality moments from start to finish.
Bayelsa Queens struck first in the 29th minute through Chiamaka Ezekwugo, whose powerful header gave the Prosperity Girls a deserved lead. The goal rewarded Bayelsa’s positive start and provided a platform for them to dictate proceedings heading into halftime.
Rivers Angels responded with greater urgency after the break and found a route back into the contest in the 58th minute when Abasiofon Uwah calmly converted from the penalty spot to level the scores.
The equaliser briefly shifted momentum in favour of the Port Harcourt side, but Bayelsa Queens showed impressive character and refused to be rattled. Just five minutes later, Dorshima Taarnum restored Bayelsa’s advantage with what proved to be the match-winning goal.
Despite late pressure from Rivers Angels in search of another equaliser, Bayelsa Queens defended resolutely and managed the closing stages effectively to secure a vital three points.
The victory represents a significant boost for Bayelsa Queens in the race for the NWFL Premiership title, especially after suffering a late defeat to Nasarawa Amazons in their previous outing. More importantly, it hands them valuable derby bragging rights over one of their fiercest regional rivals.
For Rivers Angels, the result is a setback in their championship pursuit, but the hosts remain firmly in contention with several matches still to play in the Super Six playoffs.
Bayelsa Queens’ combination of resilience, tactical discipline, and clinical finishing ultimately proved decisive as the Prosperity Girls emerged victorious in another memorable chapter of the South-South rivalry.
A big win, a statement response, and three priceless points for Bayelsa Queens as the Super Six title race continues to heat up in Port Harcourt.
