NWFL Super Six:Emem Essien Bags Brace As Edo Queens Beat Naija Ratels

By Sportsgister

Emem Essien’s master class put Edo Queens on the brink of Super six triumph after a remarkable 2-0 comeback win over Naija Ratels in their third game of the Super six championship campaign.

Emem Essien, who has grown into a reliable presence in the club, contributing energy and composure in the attack netted in two goals one of them a brace to give the defending champions their first win of the Super six showpiece.

Edo Queens who lost their first match 0-1 to lucky Remo Stars Ladies on Saturday, yesterday drew 1-1 with Rivers Angels in their second game, and went on to beat Naija Ratels 2-0 in the third match of the Campaign.
The first goal came in 26th minute, of action, while she recorded the second in 37th minute just before the half hour break.

Initially, Ikenne fans had earlier written off Edo Queens based on the results of the first two matches. But with the tactical input of the team now, the Benin- based ladies are ready to come out stronger against Bayelsa Queens and Nasarawa Amazons when they confront each other in their remaining two games.”

There is no doubt that their win over Naija Ratels has boost up the player’s morale for the titanic clash against Bayelsa Queens and Nasarawa Amazons coming up on Thursday May, 15th and Friday 16th respectively.
In other matches played today, Nasarawa Amazons beat Rivers Angels 2-1, Remo Stars Ladies

Meanwhile Chairman of Edo State Sports Commission Hon. Enabulele Desmond, has commended the players for their victory over Naija Ratels, he charged them to keep the winning mentality on, adding that beating Bayelsa Queens and Nasarawa Amazons in the last two matches will position them to winning the trophy back -to – back.”
He also pledges more supports and incentives for the team.

Sedara Philip

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