Bayelsa Queens 2-1 Police Ladies: Falconets star bags award in CAF Women's Champions League Qualifier

Nigeria's Bayelsa Queens FC recorded a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Ghana's Police Ladies FC in the CAF Women's Champions League WAFU Zone B qualifiers.

The match at the iconic Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Ivory Coast was a battle between two west African rivals.

Falconets star Shakirat Moshood gave Bayelsa Queens the lead in the 12th minute with a clinical finish, setting the tone as they took a 1-0 halftime lead.

The 2024/25 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) champions continued their momentum into the second half.

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Bayelsa Queens recorded their second goal in the 62nd minute through Emem Essien with a composed finish.

Police Ladies mounted a spirited comeback, pulling one back in the 67th minute through an Mercy Berko.

There would be no equalizer for the Ghanian side as the Bayelsa Queens held on for the win.

After the game, Falconets star Shakirat Moshood was named Player of the Game for her goal and impact on the game.

She featured for 84 minutes before being substituted for Dooshima Tarnum.