Bayelsa, Heartland Queens Advance To BOWFT Quarterfinals

Bayelsa Queens and Heartland Queens have advanced to the quarterfinals of the 4th edition of the Betsy Obaseki Women’s Football Tournament (BOWFT), securing top positions in their respective groups.

Bayelsa Queens dominated Group B, finishing with a perfect nine points after a commanding 4-0 victory over Espoir FC of Benin Republic at the University of Benin on Match Day 4.

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Similarly, Heartland Queens of Owerri led Group B with nine points, clinching their quarterfinal spot with a 1-0 win against Aigle Royal d’Adjara of Cotonou at Western Boys High School in Ikpoba-Okha, Edo State.

BOWFT, Nigeria’s premier pre-season women’s football competition, is organized by Mrs. Betsy Obaseki in collaboration with private sector partners.

The tournament focuses on empowering young girls, fostering grassroots sports development, and promoting awareness of social issues.

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The 2024 edition, themed “Say No to Teenage Pregnancy and Child Motherhood,” is being held in Benin City, Edo State, from October 6th to 17th, with the aim of tackling teenage pregnancy and child motherhood through sports and public engagement.

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