Bayelsa Queens Vs USFA of Burkina Faso: 2-1 ; Retrospective Review

Wow! What a match. It was played at WAFCON level, pace and intensity.

That said, to the more discerning eyes, Bayelsa Queens had the more tactical edge and overall technical superiority.

The Prosperity Ladies manufactured more compelling goals scoring routines so much so that, even when they went down 1 goal due to a horrible case of miscommunication between the goalkeeper and defender, I still had faith they would recover.

The combination of Janet Akekoromowei, Shakirat Moshood, and Emem Essien up front was electric. They demonstrated a spark of great chemistry as the combined beautifully with intricacies and interacted well with others around them to keep the opposition on their toes throughout.

All the other players delivered compelling performances, laced with professionalism, poise and panache.

I will pick out Janet Akekoromowei

as my star player. For a big girl, she sure gets around. Never just content as the centre forward, this femme fatale roams around the entire forward line, looking to pounce, and pounce she did for the winning goal, stalking the ball and blasting home with ferocity.

I will implore those around this girl to advice, develop and guide her. If she stays focused, she will be the next Desire Oparanozie, and then some.

Monle Omini in goal has to now be considered as heir-apparent to Chiamaka Nnadozie. Though her miscommunication contributed to the first goal, she made up for this mishap with a confident, competent display for the remainder of the match.

Well done to Bayelsa Queens, they will be a force to reckon with in the Champions League proper of they continue on this upward trajectory of tactical integrity and positional discipline.