By Ojieva Ehiosun
Former WAFU-B champions, Edo Queens FC will on Wednesday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City file out against Ibom Angels FC of Akwa Ibom in matchday 17 of the Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) premiership.
Recal that in the first leg played in Uyo, Edo Queens FC defeated Ibom Angels 2-1. In this reverse fixture, the Benin Queens are determined to shoot down the Akwa Ibom ladies.
With just two matches left to wrap up the regular league season, the Senator Monday Okpebholo, ladies have promised to continue their impressive run in the league as part of preparations for the Super 6.
Ibom Angels and Edo Queens have engaged each other on several occasions but for Wednesday’s cracker, Edo Queens will show quality and character that will portray them as potential league champions in next months’ glamorous Super six fiesta.
For the fans in Benin, they are optimistic that their darling team will keep pushing and winning.
For the visiting Ibom Angels, they are known for their muscular style of play, they are good in counter attack system, but in any which way they come, the Red- hot ladies are equal to the task.
As they get ready for the Super 6, Edo Queen’s priority is to win the league and have Nigeria’s flag hoisted at the Continental level.
Despite having Edo Queens name boldly printed in the Super six register, they are ready to give the Edwin Okon-led side a run for their money in the Benin City showdown
