Sheroes Cup: Taiwo Afolabi back with a bang, Nasarawa Amazons stumble

By Saheed Afolabi

The match day 5 of the Sheroes Cup produced some breathtaking moments and shocking results also to show there are no more underdogs in the women’s football again.

Delta Queens 2-0 Royal Queens

In the Delta Derby, Delta Queens won 2-0 as Nigeria national U17 Women’s World Cup star, Taiwo Afolabi scored a dramatic goal to give Delta Queens the lead in the 72nd minute, Arit Usang made it 2-0 in the 80th minute with a great goal from a set piece in the 80th minute.

Taiwo Afolabi exquisite key passes ensured the Asaba based side defeated Royal Queens with ease.

Honey Badgers 1-2 Adamawa Queens

It was a great feeling for Adamawa Queens as they got their first hard-fought win of the Sheroes Cup campaign.

Farkikan Moses gave Adamawa Queens the lead in the 43rd minute before Odoh Odinaka equalized for Honey Badgers on the stroke of halftime.

Deborah Okoroafor sealed the win for Adamawa Queens in the 79th minute to earn them their first win in the Sheroes Cup.

Edo Queens 1-0 Confluence Queens

A lone goal from Suliyat Abideen in the 12th minute gave Edo Queens the win over creative Confluence Queens.

The coach Liadi Bashiru tutored girls gave their all against Edo Queens as the very young and creative side showed glimpses of a promising future.

Naija Ratels 2-0 Nasarawa Amazons

This match produced a shocking result as Naija Ratels humbles Nasarawa Amazons 2-0 at the Old Parade ground, Area 10.

Sofiat Bankole strike in the 33rd minute gave the lively Naija Ratels team the lead in the game.

Dolapo Ariori compounded the woes of Nasarawa Amazons with a clinical finish in the 43rd minute.