2024 NWFL Premiership Super Six: Bayelsa Queens in title clash against winless Heartland Queens

Posted : 24 May 2024

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The penultimate games of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa will kick off with hosts Bayelsa Queens taking on debutants Heartland Queens in the Matchday 4 opener.

Bayelsa Queens, also known as the Prosperity Girls, have shown strong performance with two wins out of their three Super Six games.

They started with a 1-1 draw against Rivers Angels and then secured victories over Nasarawa Amazons and Confluence Queens.

Zainab Olopade and Chinyere Igboamalu have been instrumental in their recent wins. A victory in this match will significantly enhance their chances of clinching the NWFL Premiership title and returning to continental competitions.

The Owerri-based side has struggled in their maiden Super Six appearance, securing only one point from three games.

They began with a 0-0 draw against Nasarawa Amazons but subsequently lost to Confluence Queens and Edo Queens.

Emmanuella James scored in their match against Edo Queens. Heartland Queens will aim to upset the hosts and secure their first win, which would be a significant achievement and a morale booster.

Head to head
Despite the disparity in their current standings, matches between Bayelsa Queens and Heartland Queens have historically been competitive.

2018/2019 NWPL:

Heartland Queens 1-1 Bayelsa Queens

Bayelsa Queens 5-1 Heartland Queens

2022/2023 NWFL Premiership:

Bayelsa Queens 0-0 Heartland Queens

Heartland Queens 0-0 Bayelsa Queens

Overall Record:

Games Played: 4

Bayelsa Queens Wins: 1

Heartland Queens Wins: 0

Draws: 3

Match Stakes

Bayelsa Queens: A victory will consolidate their position at the top of the table and bring them closer to winning the title.

Success in this game could pave the way for a return to continental competitions, replicating their 2022 success under the same coach when they won the WAFU-B Women’s Champions League and secured a bronze medal at the CAF Women’s Champions League.

Heartland Queens: They will aim to defy the odds and secure a win, which would be the biggest upset of the Super Six. A positive result will break their streak of consecutive losses and boost their confidence.

The match between Bayelsa Queens and Heartland Queens promises to be a tightly contested affair, given their history of competitive matches. Bayelsa Queens, buoyed by home support and their recent form, will look to secure a vital win.

Meanwhile, Heartland Queens, despite their challenges, will strive to turn their fortunes around and make a statement in their maiden Super Six campaign. As the Super Six reaches its crucial stages, this game will be pivotal in shaping the final standings.

2024 NWFL Premiership Super Six: Bayelsa Queens in title clash against winless Heartland Queens

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