NWFL Premiership: Osun Babes Vow to Make Strong Comeback Against Delta Queens - Abisola Abiona

 

NWFL Premiership: Osun Babes will Bounce Back Stronger Against Delta Queens - Abisola Abiona

By: Oluwaseun Omolola 

After days of  reeling on the walk over against FC Robo in Lagos,  the captain of Osun Babes FC,  Abisola Abiona has said that the team has put the sad occurrence behind them and are now focused on the task ahead.

While having a one on one chat with the Media Officer of the team,  Oluwaseun Omolola,  the skipper said the team is more determined than before for success. 

" what happened in Lagos was unfortunate but it is now in the past. We are facing the future squarely and the future starts with our encounter against Delta Queens next Wednesday. "

" We,  as players are going to give our best for the Osun Babes badge. We are united as a group and ready to go."

" We are so resolute, optimistic and confident of defeating Delta Queens so as to finish the first half of the season well."

" our coaches are doing everything possible to make sure that we start scoring goals at home as two of our last three home games have ended in stalemate." Said Abisola.

Osun Babes FC would be slugging it out against Delta Queens FC on Wednesday,  25th February, 2026 at Lanre Leke Sports Complex,  Ile-Ogbo by 4pm.

Osun Babes FC sit seventh on the log with eight points from eight games.

Falconets Gear Up For Senegal Showdown In Poland 2026 Quest

 

Poland 2026: Falconets confident ahead of clash with Senegal

 

Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets, have expressed confidence in their readiness for Saturday’s 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup third round, first leg clash with their counterparts from Senegal.

 

During the pre-match press conference held on Friday evening, Head Coach Moses Aduku and team captain Joy Igbokwe highlighted the team’s preparedness, mindset, and fitness levels as the Falconets get set for the decisive two-legged tie that will determine progress in the qualification race for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals.

 

Coach Aduku confirmed that the squad has undergone intensive training in camp and remains fully focused on the task ahead, stressing that every match is approached with the seriousness of a final in order to maintain the right mentality and match sharpness. “The players are fit, focused, and ready. We have worked very hard in camp, and we approach every match with the seriousness of a final to maintain the right mentality and match sharpness,”

 

Captain Joy Igbokwe echoed the coach’s confidence, noting that the squad is united, focused, and fully aware of what is at stake. She emphasized that the team is ready to give its best performance in the home fixture before carrying the same level of commitment into the return leg in Senegal.

 

Providing an update on the squad, Coach Aduku disclosed that two players who sustained minor knocks are being carefully managed and have returned to limited training, while one player has fully recovered from illness. Coach Aduku further appealed to Nigerian football fans to come out in their numbers to support the team, noting that strong home backing can play a significant role in boosting the players confidence and performance.

 

“The support of our fans will be very important to us, especially playing at home. It gives the players extra confidence and motivation.”

 

Saturday’s encounter will take place at the MKO Abiola Sports Abeokuta, with the return leg scheduled for Dakar on Saturday, 14th February.