Debutants Heartland Queens and Ikorodu City appear to have aces up their sleeves as they step forward confidently into the grand finale of this year’s President Federation Cup competition against more-established names in the Nigeria football firmament.
So much excitement has built up ahead of Saturday’s spectacle at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, with the women’s final set to commence at noon while the men’s final begins at 4pm.
The Queens from Owerri have earned immense respect among the game’s followers after they conquered better-known FC Robo Queens of Lagos in the semi finals. The latter had seen off multi-titlists Rivers Angels in the quarter finals, before running into the Queens’ brickwall at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City on Wednesday.
Before conquering FC Robo Queens, the girls from Owerri had proven themselves by turning back Dragon Fury Ladies, Ahudiyannem Queens and Ibom Angels in earlier stages.
Two-time champions Nasarawa Amazons of Lafia ejected Sunshine Queens of Akure in a close-fought semi final at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. But they must be wary of the highly-motivated girls from Owerri.
