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 seasonās 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 Womenās 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.
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