NWFL 24: Edo Queens hit Lagos for FC Robo clash
As the Nigeria Women Football League NWFL clubs intensify race for the Super 6, Edo Queens Football Club will on Wednesday afternoon February 21st 2024, at the Onikan Stadium Lagos be hosted to a fierce battle by FC Robo of Lagos in the return leg of the 2023/24 NWFL premiership title fight.
Standing 3rd in Group B with 13 points, in the abridged league, Edo Queens is optimistic that Victory will smile on them tomorrow as they tackle their age long rival at on Wednesday.
The Benin-City based girls have had an edge over the Emmanuel Osahon - led Eko girls. In the 2022/23 league season, Edo Queens defeated FC Robo both home and away, also at the start of the new season, Edo Queens hosted FC Robo in Benin and won by 4-1.
This is not to say that they are pushovers, both teams have come a long way. They have some common attributes that make them big rivals because of the pedigree of the players and the coaches involved. It is actually going to be a tough fight because no team would want to gamble this time round knowing the critical stage we are now. The battle for the Super 6 ticket is what is in the minds of the coaches, players and officials.
For the Onikan Stadium fans, they expect to see high level display of good football artistry coming from both sides in tomorrow's cracker.
In last week games, Edo Queens were forced by Bayelsa Queens FC to play 0-0 in Benin, while FC Robo also forced Rivers Angels to play 1-1 in Port Harcourt.
FC Robo and Edo Queens match might likely be the NWFL star game of the week. Is it actually going to be a game of the titans that will be played under tension, anxiety and apprehension. But at the end of duration time, a winner must emerge.
Credit: Edo Queens media
By Olaleye Oluwadamilola
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