Osun Babes’ hopes of escaping relegation suffered a major setback following a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Delta Queens in their Nigeria Women Football League clash at the Asaba Stadium on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

The encounter, played under partly sunny conditions, began on an intense note as both sides battled for control. Osun Babes showed resilience and discipline in the early stages, matching the hosts in intensity and organisation. However, knowing that victory alone might not guarantee survival, the visitors struggled to cope with the pressure of the crucial fixture.

Delta Queens, determined to end their campaign on a strong note after a mixed run of results, made their intentions clear from the onset. Titilayo Aweda opened the scoring in the third minute before doubling the lead in the 20th minute to hand the hosts a comfortable advantage before halftime.

Five minutes into the second half, Terfa Anastasia added a third goal to further strengthen Delta Queens’ survival hopes and put the game beyond Osun Babes’ reach.

With the regular season nearing its conclusion, the result significantly boosted Delta Queens’ chances of retaining their top-flight status, while Osun Babes’ relegation fears deepened after the heavy defeat.