Sunshine Queens Ready For Osun Challenge As Coach Reads Riot Act To Players

Sunshine Queens Ready For Osun Challenge

Head Coach of Sunshine Queens FC, Kayode Olujoungbe has said his team is already thinking about the clash against Osun Babes in Osogbo in the Week 16 of the Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) on Saturday.

The Akure based team defeated the Osun side 1-0 in the reverse tie in Akure.

Olujoungbe, who has just been appointed the team coach, said that they are all happy and ready for the challenge against their opponents on Saturday.

“We are very happy and the spirit in camp is high. The girls are doing great in training and with God on our side, we will win in Osun.

“We played very well against Kogi Confluence in the Federation Cup in Benin and we are happy with that.

“We have our eyes on the podium, two or three matches and we’re right there. We are determined not to leave any stone unturned to ensure we achieve our goal.

“Our thinking is very positive and we are already focused on the next match in Osogbo on Saturday,” the former Sunshine Stars assistant coach said.

As Coach Reads Riot Act To Players

Kayode Olijoungbe Head Coach, Sunshine Queens FC, has warned his players against any unruly behaviour capable of disrupting the performance of the team both on and off the field.

The coach said yesterday in Akure after a training session at the Ijapo field that the management has done everything possible to make the team progress in the league.

“I want to warn you girls not to go against the rules of the team.

“No player should leave the camp without permission especially when preparing for matches. It’s unfair for us to be going around when we are supposed to be focusing and thinking about our games.

The Akure based women’s club is determined to win points from the week 16 encounter against Osun Babes on Saturday in Osogbo.

We will improve Sunshine Queens’s – coach Boboye

Sunshine Queens boss Kennedy Boboye has vowed they will improve and come back even better in the second round of the Nigeria Women Premier League after losing 2-0 to Pelican Stars in the last first round game.

The Calabar girls scored in each half of the match to claim the maximum points.

Boboye insists he plans to build a formidable team that can withstand any team in the country.

“We have seen our lapses in the first round and now we have the chance to fortify the squad to mount a title challenge this season.

“The girls fought against Pelican but lost their scoring chances. The Calabar girls got their two goals through our mistakes which we have learned from.

“The game in Calabar was a good test for my team, the girls played well and unfortunately we couldn’t score. But we have shown great hope for the future.

“We only need 5 or 6 players to add to what we already have, and this is what we will do in the mid-season break and of course to get to the top three remains our aim”, the coach said

The Mimiko girls are currently 8th on the log with 15 points from 10 matches.

God, hardwork gave us victory – Sunshine Queens

Coach Kennedy Boboye of Sunshine Queens FC on Thursday attributed his team’s 4-0 victory over Ibom Angels of Uyo in the mid-week fixture of the Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) to God favour and hardwork.

The coach told the team Media Officer, Biyi Akinnodi that his girls gave a good account of themselves against the highly rated Uyo side.

“I want to appreciate the effort of my players, they displayed class. The players were so determined and focus from the beginning to the end of the game.

“We have been so good at home but the Ibom win is our best so far this season and I hope and pray we take the form away.

“It was obvious to everybody at the stadium that we scored four good goals. I’m delighted, this is the type of goals I need from my players especially in away matches.

“Our focus is now on our next game in Calabar at the weekend. No injury worries in the team except for Shola Oyewusi who was injured against Ibom and she is ok but we cannot risk her this weekend”, Boboye said.

Kayode Afolabi, Sunshine Team Manager, hailed the team’s performance saying much is expected from the team outside the state.

Sunshine Queens and Falcons midfielder, Zirike Elizabeth described the match as unbelievable saying her team deserved the win with the level of love in the camp.

“We prayed and worked for the win, the victory belongs to God”.

Goals from Shola Oyewusi, Adekunle Adenike, Koku Iyabo and Herny Chisom gave the Akure based team the maximum three points.

The team is currently 5th on the log with 15 points with a match in hand against Adamawa Queens and will battle Pelican Stars of Calabar this weekend in the week 11 tie of NWPL.

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Determined Angels battle past Bayelsa to remain on top.

Rivers Angels fought hard to get a 1-0 home win to remain on top of the Nigeria Women Premier League(NWPL) table against Bayelsa Queens on a wet pitch at the Liberation stadium ,Port Harcourt.

The home team found it difficult to create clear cut chances more or less converting the few chances created in the game.

Asisat Oshoala was the worst culprit as she failed to make use of any of the few chances created and in other cases,she was perpetually caught offside.

The deadlock was broken in the 80th minute when the Ghana born striker Elizabeth Addo who came on as a substitute towards the half time break ,scored a superb goal from 25 yards to give Rivers Angels the much desired win.

The goal scored by Elizabeth Addo was her third of the season.

Rivers Angels remain unbeaten and stay firm on top of the table with 18 points from 8 games.

After the game,assistant coach of Rivers Angels White Ogbonda explained the reasons behind his substitutions.

“The difficulty came as a result of the players that came from the national camp. They were affected by fatigue due to the training they were made to undergo,said Ogbonda”.

“The midfielders were unable to give good passes to the attackers. When I realised ,I made the double changes and at the end of the day,we were able to get an opportunity to score a goal,he concluded”.

Former technical adviser of Bayelsa United ,Chief Ekete was happy with the result.

“In a game, a team can play well and loose,a team can play well and win,a team can play badly and loose and a team can play badly and win. We played well but lost the game,he said”.

“We came with the intention to pick three points but unfortunately we lost but as far as am concerned we will win the FA cup and the league trophy,Ekete said”.

Rivers Angels will next play against another south south rival ,Pelican Stars at the Unical Sports Complex ,Calabar.

Rivers Angels, Taraba Queens Share Spoils in NWPL

Rivers Angels of Portharcourt on Saturday continued their impressive start to the new Nigeria Women Premier League with a well-earned point away to Taraba Queens

Anam Imo’s goal 3 minutes into the second half from the flanks and assisted by Fausat Olayewole gave the home team the advantage. With only ten minutes left to play, a cross from the right flank by Iroka Glory was converted by Evelyn Nwabuogwu for Rivers Angels equalizer.

The away team showed dominance throughout the game, but they could not convert their opportunities Taraba Queens goalkeeper, Christy Bulus should be given a lot of credit for the terrific saves she made in the game.

Taraba Queens’ coach, Moruf Adeyemo said after the game that he was happy with the result.

“I give God the glory that at the end of the match no injury was sustained by any of my players. My girls played a better side that could create a lot of scoring chances”.

“I want to credit my goalkeeper for making sure we didn’t lose the game, Adeyemo said”.

Chairman of the Rivers Angels Supporters Club, Innocent Ajaelu said that he was proud of his team’s performance.

“I am very much impressed and I congratulate them .The Nigeria Women League is getting competitive and I commend them as they were able to pick a point in an away game.”

“They have been able to score 4 goals and obtain 5points from three games and I believe as the League progresses, it will get better,” Ajaelu said.