Naija Ratels, Remo Stars Ladies, Nasarawa Amazons Shine in 2024 Sheroes Cup



Matchday 4 of the 7th edition of the Sheroes Cup delivered thrilling performances, with Naija Ratels, Remo Stars Ladies, and Nasarawa Amazons all securing vital victories. In contrast, the "Battle of the Queens" between Heartland Queens and Bayelsa Queens ended in a dramatic 1-1 stalemate.

The early kickoff saw Heartland Queens take an early lead through Emmanuella James in the 16th minute. However, their joy was short-lived as Mercy Omoku responded immediately for Bayelsa Queens, equalizing in the 17th minute. Both teams struggled to find a winner, settling for a hard-fought draw.

Nasarawa Amazons continued their impressive run, edging out Ekiti Queens with a slim 1-0 victory. The decisive moment came in the 33rd minute when Odoh Bibiana found the back of the net. The win solidified Nasarawa’s momentum as they extended their winning streak in the tournament.

Meanwhile, Remo Stars Ladies showcased their dominance with a resounding 5-0 victory over Honey Badgers. The onslaught began early when Ikyah Joy’s own goal gifted Remo the lead in the 8th minute. Favour Damalis doubled the advantage before halftime, while Anna Ibrahim made it 3-0 in the 63rd minute. Late strikes from Arubo Oluwaseyi and Nneka Eke sealed a commanding win for the in-form Remo Stars Ladies.

In the day’s final game, host team Naija Ratels cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Dannaz Ladies. Ikpa Janet opened the scoring in the 21st minute with a precise header following a solo effort from Adanna. An own goal by Omeke Miracle extended the lead before Agama Zipreke added a third in the 75th minute, continuing her excellent form in front of goal.

The Sheroes Cup action resumes on Friday, November 22, 2024, with the Sheroes Seminar and Awards ceremony. The final group stage matches are scheduled for Saturday at the Area 3 pitch, where Bayelsa Queens face Nazareth Ladies, while Remo Stars Ladies take on Abia Angels in what promises to be an intriguing test of their unbeaten run.

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