Flamingos winger Alaba Olabiyi inspires Bayelsa Queens to a 2-0 victory over Imo Striker Queens.
Bayelsa Queens secured their first victory of the ongoing Governor Diri Women's Preseason Tournament by defeating Imo Striker Queens 2-0 at the Samson Siasia Stadium, according to information published by sports247.
Flamingos winger Alaba Olabiyi delivered a stellar performance, scoring the opening goal right before halftime to give the Prosperity Girls a crucial advantage in the match.
Ramata Kareem sealed the win with a second-half strike, helping the Nigerian football league side build essential match fitness and confidence ahead of the upcoming competitive campaign.
Alaba Olabiyi and Ramata Kareem Secure Victory
The Prosperity Girls produced a composed performance to claim all three points, with goals from Alaba Olabiyi and Ramata Kareem proving decisive in the encounter at the Samson Siasia Stadium.
Olabiyi opened the scoring with a 45th-minute effort, giving Bayelsa Queens the advantage heading into the interval and providing the team with the perfect platform to build on.
Bayelsa Queens continued to press after the restart and were rewarded seven minutes into the second half when Ramata Kareem found the back of the net in the 52nd minute.
Governor Diri Women's Preseason Tournament Preparations
The two-goal cushion gave the Prosperity Girls greater control of the contest as they managed the remainder of the game to secure a valuable victory over Imo Striker Queens.
This result represents Bayelsa Queens' first win at the Governor Diri Women's Preseason Tournament, providing an encouraging start as the team prepares for the new campaign.
The tournament is providing participating clubs with an important opportunity to assess their squads, build match fitness, and test new combinations ahead of the new season.
Upcoming Fixtures for the Prosperity Girls
For Bayelsa Queens, attention will now turn to a demanding run of fixtures against three different opponents in the women's football landscape.
The team is scheduled to face Delta Queens and Edo Queens, before taking on C2E Sports Academy, the recently crowned NWFL Nationwide Champions.
The upcoming fixtures will offer the squad further opportunities to assess their performance against varying styles of opposition while maintaining momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored for Bayelsa Queens against Imo Striker Queens?
Alaba Olabiyi and Ramata Kareem scored the goals that secured a 2-0 victory for Bayelsa Queens at the Samson Siasia Stadium.
Where did the Governor Diri Women's Preseason Tournament match take place?
The match between Bayelsa Queens and Imo Striker Queens took place at the Samson Siasia Stadium during the ongoing preseason tournament.
Who are the next opponents for Bayelsa Queens in the tournament?
Bayelsa Queens are scheduled to face Delta Queens, Edo Queens, and C2E Sports Academy in their upcoming fixtures of the preseason competition.
