Host team Edo made a resounding statement at the 2nd Niger Delta Games, delivering a commanding 6-0 victory over Akwa Ibom in the women’s football category at the sports fiesta taking place in Benin City.
Playing before a passionate home crowd in the ancient city, Team Edo wasted no time asserting dominance.
The hosts came out aggressively in search of an early breakthrough and capitalised on a defensive error from Akwa Ibom to open the scoring.
That goal set the tone for what turned into a one-sided encounter.
Buoyed by the opener, Edo intensified the pressure and found the back of the net three more times in quick succession during the first half.
One additional effort was ruled out for offside, but it did little to slow their attacking momentum as they headed into the break firmly in control.
The second half followed a similar pattern, with Edo maintaining their attacking rhythm and territorial dominance.
Their relentless pressure resulted in more goals, taking their tally to six and sealing a comprehensive 6-0 triumph.
The emphatic win sends a strong warning to other contenders in the women’s football event as the hosts underline their gold medal ambitions.
Bayelsa, Delta Battle to Draws in Men’s Football
In the men’s football category, Team Bayelsa displayed remarkable resilience to secure a 2-2 draw against Team Imo.
Bayelsa fought back from a goal down despite playing without a reserve bench, showcasing determination and squad depth concerns that did not deter their performance.
Meanwhile, Team Delta also staged a comeback to force defending champions Bayelsa
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