BOWFT: Heartland Queens, Delta Queens Secure First Wins at 2023 Betsy Obaseki Women’s Football Tournament

Great news is coming out from the ongoing 2023 Betsy Obaseki Women’s Football Tournament (BOWFT) with impressing opening results.

In the match between Heartland Queens FC vs. Royal Queens FC in the Group C encounter, Heartland Queens FC of Owerri secured their first victory in the tournament by defeating Royal Queens FC with a score of 2-1.

The match took place at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) Sports Complex. Alex Ogul from Royal Queens scored the opener in the 24th minute of the first half. However, Heartland FC managed to level the score at the 28th minute of the match and scored their second goal just a few minutes into halftime. Despite Royal Queens’ efforts, they couldn’t find the equalizer, resulting in a 2-1 victory for Heartland FC.

In another epic match between Delta Queens vs. Ekiti Queens FC, at the mini-stadium of Western Boys College in the Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, Delta Queens claimed the Group D lead with three points after defeating Ekiti Queens FC with a score of 1-0. This victory put Delta Queens in a favorable position within their group.

Lucky Mary, of the Delta Queens squad was named the Most Valuable Player of the match.

In a post-match interview at the Western Boys College mini-stadium, Mary expressed her appreciation to the Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, for providing a platform for young girls to showcase their talents in the game of football.

These matches and the tournament as a whole are providing an excellent opportunity for women’s football teams to compete and for young female players to display their skills and passion for the sport. It’s also a testament to the support and commitment of individuals like Mrs. Betsy Obaseki in promoting women’s football.