Delta Queens have been named champions of the 2022/23 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) after defeating Bayelsa Queens 2-1 on Sunday evening.
The game marked the conclusion of the 2022/23 Super Six Championship playoffs.
Last season’s winners Bayelsa Queens failed in their bid to defend the title as a brace by Chinaza Agoh condemned the Bayelsa-based outfit to defeat.
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Bayelsa Queens led 14 minutes into the game, thanks to an own goal by Chisom Henry, and saw out the first half with the 1-0 score line.
However, their opponents, Delta Queens returned for the second half a more determined side.
Delta Queens levelled matters in the 67th minute when substitute Agoh scored a fantastic acrobatic kick.
The player completed her brace in the 86th minute to confirm Delta Queens as Champions of the NWFL.
The Asaba-based side have now claimed the N10 million grand prize as well as emerging Nigeria’s representatives in the women’s CAF Champions League. Also, Delta Queens automatically qualify for the WAFU B Women’s CAF Champions League qualifier happening later in the year.
In the regional Champions League qualifiers, the best two teams (finalists) will advance to the women continental Champions League main tournament.
