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Delta Queens hammer USMA in Maiden WAFU Zone B Qualifiers

Delta Queens FC secured a decisive victory on Sunday by defeating Burkina Faso’s USFA with a 3-0 scoreline during their inaugural match in the WAFU Zone B Qualifier.Delta Queens hammer USMA in Maiden WAFU Zone B Qualifiers

The thrilling game took place at Benin City’s Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.

In the opening minutes, Effion-Anwan Ekeng launched a spirited attack but fell short of converting as she outmaneuvered her defenders.

The momentum shifted in favor of Delta Queens as Alaba Olabiyi expertly found the back of the net in the fifth minute, marking the game’s first goal.

Chinaza Agoh nearly extended the lead, only to be thwarted by goalkeeper Nina Dabilgou, who deftly parried Agoh’s shot, maintaining a slim 1-0 lead for Delta Queens at halftime.

The second half saw strategic substitutions, with Vera Samuel and Mercy Omokwo stepping in for Alaba Olabiyi and Okenwa Chdera, enhancing the offensive prowess.

Delta Queens initiated the second half on a positive note, unfortunately, Vera Samuel was shown a direct red card in the 58th minute.

The Nigerian champions found themselves reduced to ten players in the 58th minute.

Interestingly, the team’s numerical disadvantage seemed to invigorate their performance.

Just three minutes after the incident, Chinaza Agoh calmly capitalized on a cross from Mercy Omokwo, securing the second goal of the match.

With Delta Queens taking control of the game, Mercy Omokwo, the top scorer of the 2022/23 Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL), confidently headed in a goal, solidifying the home team’s commanding 3-0 triumph.

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