Flying Officers Cup 21: Alexander Florence Praises 'Talented' Confluence Queens Teammate Ahead Nasarawa Amazons Clash

 

Flying Officers Cup 21: Alexander Florence Praises 'Talented' Confluence Queens Teammate Ahead Nasarawa Amazons Clash.

Confluence Queens captain, Alexandra Florence has hailed her new teammate Ibinabo For scoring a brace against WACO Ladies FC and expecting her to do the same, when they meet Nasarawa Amazons on Thursday in the Quarter Final of the 2021 Flying Officers Cup. 

Ibinabo Georgewill' joined Confluence Queens this summer, after failing to get playing time at Rivers Angels and has since become an important part of the 'New Direction' Ladies since joining them last month.

The 'Rivers born' forward have scored three goals so far in the tournament, one against Sunshine Queens and two against WACO Ladies. 

Alexander Florence, who has been with the team for three seasons now, feels she has come to the right place and would play a pivotal role when the league resumes.

"I think she is a fantastic player and one who has alot of great qualities on and off the pitch. 

"She is a good friend and I believe so much in her abilities, just like I do with every member of the squad. I am not surprised she is scoring important goals for us, I expect her to do more when the league starts. 

"Nasarawa Amazons game is a huge game for us, we know what they are made of and know their qualities. We won't let worry us. Our aim is simple, and that is to give our all on the pitch. 

Confluence Queens are Participating in their second Flying Officers Cup Competition and would meet North Central neighbors Nasarawa Amazons in third Quarter Finals game on Thursday.

Osun Babes Midfielder Bolaji Olamide Targets Flying Officers Cup Glory.

 

Osun Babes Midfielder Bolaji Olamide has told the Flying Officers Cup Media that she only has her sight on winning the Pre-season Championship after her team progressed to the Semi-finals on Monday afternoon..

Bolaji, who was voted 'Player of the match' after a superlative performance in their 2-0 win over young and determined side Royal Queens, said she looks forward to her team getting to the finals and winning the competition.

"Our game against Royal Queens was a very difficult one, we had alot of opportunities, but failed to take them. They were all over us at a time, putting pressure and aiming to score. Am happy I could help my team' get to the Semi-finals and hopefully we would be in the finals.

"I am hopeful and with the squad we have, we can go all the way to do something special. I am optimistic, so is my teammates and everyone in the team.

Osun Babes are participating at their first Flying Officers Cup Pre-season Championship and would be playing their Semi-final game on Friday.

The team won their first game against Prince Kazeem Eletu Queens by 2-1, played a 1-1 draw against FC Robo Queens and their last group game against Bayelsa Queens ended goalless.

Gusau Raps NPFL Clubs For Not Attending NLO Super 8 Play-off

 

Gusau Raps NPFL Clubs For Not Attending NLO Super 8 Play-off

Chairman of Chairmen and member of the Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has taken a swipe at Premier League clubs and national team coaches for not being present at the Optima Energy NLO Super 8 play-off in Ikenne.

According to Gusau, "If we truly desire a virile development of Nigeria football at the youth level, our top clubs and national youth coaches must show a strong commitment to achieving success.

"We just can not continue with the idea of recycling players from Sunshine Stars to Kano Pillars and from Pillars to Rangers. Fans want to see new players and some that sweat it out with the eight clubs at the NLO Super 8 can compete for a shirt with the Premier League players if given the chance by these coaches."

Gusau also stressed that the Nationwide League One (NLO) is a strong pillar for building the country's Football.

"I am part of the NLO, recall two or three years ago I had the opportunity of managing the affairs of the league, that's why the NFF board gives it the needed attention and support as it's the basics of our football.

"We at the NFF board know that if we don't get it right at the NLO, then we have wasted time, resources and its long term effect will be damaging to Nigeria's football development."

On the recently launched NLO TV App, "The NLO board under its Chairman Mohammed Akali deserves all the kudos as they are full of positive ideas all geared towards improving the league.

"There is no time you navigate through the social media platforms, you don't get to read good comments from fans of the league and its innovations. With this NLO TV App, many can stay glued to their phones and what NLO matches in any part of the world.

"The NLO in no time attract sponsorship from the top brands who will be marvelled at the rate of fans engagements on the app."

Flying Officers Cup 2021: Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi Pledges Cash Prize For Highest Goalscorer And Best Goalkeeper.

 

Flying Officers Cup 2021: NFF First-Vice President Set To Reward Best Goalkeeper, Highest Goalscorer With Cash Prize Of N100,000 Each.

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) First Vice President, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi has reiterated his commitment to continue giving maximum supports to women's football in Nigeria and beyond. 

The Legal Luminary on Monday promised to give a cash prize of N100,000 each to the best goalkeeper and highest goalscorer of the ongoing Flying Officers Cup 2021.

Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi who has been the sponsor of the Referee of the month Awards in the NWFL Premiership for the past three years disclosed that the highest goalscorer and Best Goalkeeper cash prize award is his little way of supporting and encouraging young women footballers to do more as they progress in their career.

"I believe this is my little way of encouraging young women footballers to excel in their chosen careers. The cash prize isn't much, but am sure it's going to be a memorable one for them. 

"The Flying Officers Cup has been consistent. This is the third year and it means the organisers are doing something special. In the last three years or so, I have been sponsoring the award for the Best Referee in the NWFL Premiership every month, this is something I feel will steadily encourage people to do more in their area of specialization. 

"The award I heard has helped officiating in the league, because everybody wants to be decorated and celebrated, which is good for the league and everyone."

The Flying Officers Cup is an annual Women Football Pre-season Championship for football clubs in Africa.

The first edition was held in Makurdi, where Edo Queens emerged winners, the second edition in Abuja was won by Bayelsa Queens. The ongoing third edition has gotten to the Semi-finals stage.  

The past winners of the best goalkeeper awards are Christy Ohiaeriaku of Edo Queens in 2019 and Oyinyechi Okeke of Bayelsa Queens in 2020, while the highest goalscorer in 2019 was Taibat Odueke of Edo Queens (4goals) and Joy Omewa of Confluence Queens (7goals).

Flying Officers Cup 2021: Royal Queens, Naija Ratels Crash Out As Osun Babes, FC Robo Zoom Into Semi-Final.

Flying Officers Cup 2021: Osun Babes, FC Robo Queens Dislodge Royal Queens, Naija Ratels To Seal Semi Final Spots.

Flying Officers Cup 2021: Osun Babes, FC Robo Queens Overcome Royal Queens And Naija Ratels To Advance Into Semi-Final.

Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership sides, Osun Babes and FC Robo Queens qualified for the semi final of the 2021 Flying Officers Cup after recording victories over Royal Queens FC and Naija Ratels FC in the first two quarter final games on Monday.

The Omoluabi Queens as Osun Babes is fondly called edged Royal Queens FC 2-0 in the first quarter final match.

Osun Babes started the game dominating possession before getting the first breakthrough of the game.

Ebere Oleka in the 18th minute converted from the penalty spot to give Osun Babes the lead after Bolaji Olamide was brought down inside Royal Queens penalty area.

Royal Queens FC of Warri tried to equalise after going behind. Rosemary Adesina in the 23rd minute was well positioned but played the ball far wide.

Oleka after the half hour mark almost doubled Osun Babes of Osogbo lead with a header but her attempt went wide despite Royal Queens dominance.

In the 79th minute, Osun Babes had a free kick in a promising area after Alvine Dah Zossu was brought down near Royal Queens penalty area.

Bolaji Olamide fantastically scored the resultant free kick to double Osun Babes lead.

FC Robo Queens also replicated Osun Babes score line with a 2-0 triumph over Naija Ratels FC in the second quarter final game.

The game started in an end to end scenario as both teams showed their intentions early in the game.

Naija Ratels goalkeeper, Ohia Doris brilliantly punched out a volley from Esther Onyenezide in the 26th minute.

Twelve minutes later, Ohia Doris again made what could arguably be the save of the tournament as she leaned backward to save a ball looped by Taiwo Lawal.

FC Robo Queens resumed the second half in a dominating fashion having the lion share of ball possession and dictated the pace of the game.

In the 58th minute, Folashade Ijamilusi gave FC Robo Queens the lead from a very close range.

Aminat Bello in the 76th minute tried to shoot towards goal for Naija Ratels FC but her effort went wide off the post.

Four minutes from full time, FC Robo Queens took an advantage position to double its lead as Oladipo Shukurat took a shot from outside the box which rolled inside the net of Naija Ratels.

Two more quarter final fixtures will take place as Edo Queens face Sunshine Queens while Confluence Queens and Nasarawa Amazons trade tackles for the remaining two semi final places up for grabs.

|Monday, 18th Of October (Quarter Final Results)|

* Royal Queens 0 Osun Babes 2

* FC Robo Queens 2 Naija Ratels 0. 

|Tuesday, 19thth Of October (Quarter Final)|

Confluence Queens Vs Nasarawa Amazons (10am)

 Edo Queens Vs Sunshine Queens (1pm)