By Saheed Afolabi
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Championship match day four was a major shock to football fans as the heavyweights tasted defeat in the race for the promotional ticket.
Topping group B with nine points before their encounter with Honey Badgers, Lakeside Queens just needed to win against the Makurdi based club to seal a Premiere ticket but they were humbled in front of their home fans.
Janet Ikpa brace gave Honey Badgers the lead in the second minute before Sofiat Hassan equalized in the fifth minute for Lakeside Queens.
A quick two goals from determined Honey Badgers side in the 57th and 59th minute through Daniel Helen and Janet Ikpa gave them a 3-1 lead before Lakeside Queens pulled another back in the 61st minute as the Makurdi based side inflicted the first defeat on the Ikenne based side who lacked tactical decisions or approach from their coaches.
Dannaz Ladies were ruthless against Ekiti Queens as they came back stronger from their defeat to Pelican Stars with a 3-0 thumping against their opponent from Ado-ekiti.
The creative instinct of Fatimoh Solaty came to play as she banged in a hat trick to announce her name at the Championship.
Dreamstars Ladies thrash Moje Queens 3-0 to restore their pride in the competition.
Alaba Mustapha, Bukola Owoseni and Aishat Sanni goals was instrumental in the Galacticas crucial win against Moje Queens.
Prince Kazeem Eletu Queens played a 1-1 result against Delta Babes.
FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup bronze medalist, Bisola Mosaku gave Eletu Queens the lead at the stroke of halftime but Delta Babes came back on level terms through a terrific looping strike which escaped the stretched hands of the goalkeeper and landed into the net.
Former Premiership title winning side, Pelican Stars grind out a 2-0 win against dynamic Kwara Ladies at the Remo Stars stadium, Ikenne.
Adusi Alaba and Ogadinma Ndekani goals brought defeat upon the Ilorin based club who’s fighting to escape relegation.
Sunshine Queens 2-1 Imo Strikers
The game between Sunshine Queens and Imo Strikers Queens was a titanic battle that could swing anywhere.
Sunshine Queens took the lead through Moyin Owolabi strike in the 15th minute but the tricky and bundle of skills Precious Oscar brought her side back to the game in the 61st minute.
A spacious chance in the Imo Strikers box gave Owolabi the chance to find the back of the net in the 82nd minute to give Akure side the lead.