Bayelsa Queens returned to the top of group B of the Nigeria Women Football League after a slim win over Ekiti Queens on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
A goal from Abiola Blessing sealed a 1-0 win for the former champions over struggling Ekiti Queens at Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, Ado-Ekiti.
Abiola scored in the 78 minute to take the Prosperity Ladies to the top with 19 points, a point better than Rivers Angels after match day 10.
Meanwhile, in group A, Heartland Queens recorded a vital win against previous group leaders, Nasarawa to go top.
A goal by Mary Lucky 6 minutes to the end of the game ensured the Owerri based team took all points which move them top with 18 points, a point better than Nasarawa Amazons.
Meanwhile, relegation battlers, Sunshine Queens helped their fight with a 3-0 win over Robo Queens of Lagos at the Akure Township Stadium.
Fasilat Adeyemo's 2 minute own goal, Taiwo Ajibade on 8 minutes and Shola Oduwale on 11 minute goals gave Sunshine Queens a comfortable win in the southwest derby.
The win takes them 7th on the log with 10 points, 2 points better than Ekiti United.
In Aba, Royal Queens held Abia Angels FC to a goalless draw to boost their relegation fight at the Enyimba International Stadium.
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By Uche Dozie