Federation Cup: Gov Diri Hails Bayelsa Queens counts blessings

Bayelsa state Governor Douye Diri has given the state’s women’s club, Bayelsa Queens a pat on the back for winning the 2023 Women’s Federation Cup.

Bayelsa Queens defeated Rivers Angels 5-4 via penalties to win the title and a cash prize worth about N10million. They were forced into penalties shootout after playing a scoreless draw in regular time.

After Bayelsa Queens won the Federation Cup, the governor through a statement released by his principal press secretary, Daniel Alabrah, applauded the team for boosting the state’s profile by winning more trophies.

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Diri said, “Bayelsa Queens have made us proud again. They first won the Aiteo/FA Cup in 2021. They have just retained the trophy in Asaba. They participated in the female Champions league in Africa and came out third. They also emerged winners in WAFU after coming first in Nigeria.

“We are proud of your achievements. While we celebrate you, you are also promoting yourselves. You are equally making good money for yourselves and for your state.”

Recall that in the men’s Federation Cup Bendel Insurance rose above the challenge of hard fighting Rangers international to clinch the trophy, thus breaking a 43 year wait of a trophy.