Osun Babes’ hopes of avoiding relegation suffered a major setback on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, following a 3–0 defeat to Sunshine Queens in a South-West derby at the Akure Township Stadium.

Kick-off was at 4 p.m., with both sides entering the contest eager to claim regional bragging rights. The reverse fixture had ended goalless, and early exchanges suggested another tightly contested encounter.

Osun Babes came into the match with renewed confidence after showing signs of improvement in recent weeks, particularly in their defensive organisation and attacking transitions. However, Sunshine Queens capitalised on their home advantage, dictating possession and controlling the tempo with a well-structured build-up play.

The deadlock was broken in the 40th minute when Moyinuoluwa found the back of the net to give the hosts the lead heading into the break. Sunshine Queens extended their advantage soon after the restart, as Toyin Oyewale doubled the lead before Bunmi Adenuga added a third in the 58th minute, effectively putting the game beyond the visitors’ reach.

Despite their efforts, Osun Babes were unable to mount a comeback, leaving their relegation battle in a precarious position as the season approaches its final stretch.

They will now turn their attention to their next fixture, a home clash against Robo Queens on Wednesday, April 29, where they will be hoping to return to winning ways.