BOWFT24: Nasarawa Amazons shock Edo Queens to clinch finals ticket

Nasarawa Amazons Football Club has qualified for the finals of the Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament (BOWFT) after a penalty shoot-out, on Monday.

The match took place at the University of Benin Sports Complex in Benin City.

The twelve-day tournament, in its fourth edition, started on October 6, 2024, and will run through October 17, 2023.

In a competitive semi-final match, Nasarawa Amazons defeated the defending champions, Edo Queens to sail through to the finals after a penalty shoot-out which ended 6-7.

The game entered penalty after the 90 minutes of play which ended in a 2-2 draw.

At the same match venue, the semi-final match between Bayelsa Queens and Heartland Queens ended 2-0 after 90 minutes of play in favour of the Bayelsa Queens.

The internationally acclaimed FIFA-accredited tournament is a brainchild of the Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki.

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