Akanni Seyi
Osun Babes have just survived relegation scares from the playoff just concluded this afternoon after beating Kaduna Queens 4-3 on penalties after full-time ended 1-1.
Kaduna Queens asked the first question through Onah Oluchi in the early part of the duel but Obia was on hand to deal decisively with the looming threats.
Queens from the north had to curtail threats and dangerous froward play from their Osun based opponent top striker Joy Omewa, to keep the deadlock intact for the first stanza.
FIFA Goal Project Pitch (Package B) was thrown into frenzy in the 50th minutes, when Winifred Eyebhoria was brought down inside the 18 yard box and Iloduba Sarah, one of the longest serving stalwarts in yellow and brown jerseys converted from the spot.
The 'Crocodile Ladies provided the needed response, ensuring the jubilation of Osun based side ended but prematurely. Msughter Anita capitalised on the defensive mishap by Osun Babes defensive set up, to restore the parity.
Babes goalie, Christy Obia was the hero as Omoluabi Queens claimed the bragging slot after the penalty shootout ended 4-3. The scoreline ensures that Osun Babes will remain in NWPL next season.
In his chat with Coded Sports, the assistant coach of Osun Babes, Abdul Azeez Abdul Rasaq, popularly known as Hoppers, stated that, it was a do or die affairs but credit should be given to State Government and the girls.
"First of all, congratulations to state of Osun for this win. Our fans back home supported us with everything, we are so happy for not dissapointing.
"We have promised our financier that we are going to beat the drop and we just did that. Our girls met very stiff opposition in Kaduna Queens but glory be to God for this win. It's a massive one for us because, we will go back to drawing board and jostle for super four next season." He concluded.
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