Edo Queens – :: Onward News 24 :: https://www.onwardnews24.com ... Sat, 12 Nov 2022 18:52:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Delta wins game of Queens against Edo to claim Sheroes Cup title https://www.onwardnews24.com/delta-wins-game-of-queens-against-edo-to-claim-sheroes-cup-title/ https://www.onwardnews24.com/delta-wins-game-of-queens-against-edo-to-claim-sheroes-cup-title/#respond Sat, 12 Nov 2022 18:52:21 +0000 http://www.onwardnews24.com/?p=8870 Delta Queens were crowned 2022 Sheroes Cup champions after a 5-4 penalty shootouts victory over Edo Queens in Abuja on Saturday.

To reach the final, Edo Queens finished on top of the table with 19 points.

Delta Queens, on their own part, picked 17 points from seven games.

At Moshood Abiola Stadium, the game ended 0-0 at the end of regulations.

Goalkeeper Anderlin Mgbechi produced two saves in the penalty shootouts as Delta Queens won 5-4.

Earlier, at the same venue, Nasarawa Amazons defeated Confluence Queens 2-0 to claim third place.

For individual accolades, the Fair Play Award went to Naija Ratels, while Best Coach was given to Edo Queens’ Moses Aduku.

Anderline Mgbechi claimed the Golden Gloves and Edo Queens’ Suliyat Abideen was voted the Most Valuable Player, while Delta Queens’ Chinaza Agoh won the top scorer gong, with six goals.

Sheroes Cup (formerly called Naija Ratels Pre-Season Championship then Flying Officers Cup) is an annual preseason tournament for women’s association football teams in Africa. The competition usually feature elite teams from Nigeria Women Football League, as well as neighboring African countries. Since the first edition in 2019, it has been described as the biggest preseason tournament for women club football in Nigeria.

Just before the commencement of the second edition, it was rebranded as “Flying Officers Cup” to honor and immortalize the recently deceased Nigeria first-ever female combat helicopter pilot, Tolulope Arotile.

In 2021, there was a hundred percent increase in the prize money from the 2020 edition. The first, second, third and fourth placed teams received ₦1,000,000, ₦500,000, ₦300,000 and ₦200,000 respectively.

In October 2022, it was renamed to “Sheroes Cup”.

The competition is founded and financed by Barrister Paul Edeh, through his sport firm domiciled in Benue State. For the first edition, twenty women football clubs in Nigeria was invited but only four decided to honour the invitation. The inaugural tournament was contested by hosts, Naija Ratels; top tier teams, Nasarawa Amazons and Edo Queens; and lower pyramid team, Honey Badgers from Northern Nigerian state of Makurdi. Edo Queens emerged winners following a straight round robin format. All participating teams received free sporting souvenirs, including soccer balls and jerseys.

The second edition saw the introduction of prize money, as well as removing registration fees due to the financial impacts of COVID 19 on participating teams. It was also officially ratified by the Nigeria Women Football League. The tournament venue was relocated from Benue State to Abuja. Bayelsa Queens emerged winners through a more traditional initial group phase, then elimination stages matches format.

The third edition saw the ratification of an organizing committee that included many major national stakeholders in women’s football. The prize money was also significantly increased and the tournament was billed to involve other African countries for the first time.

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Delta, Edo in duel of Queens at Sheroes Cup final https://www.onwardnews24.com/delta-edo-in-duel-of-queens-at-sheroes-cup-final/ https://www.onwardnews24.com/delta-edo-in-duel-of-queens-at-sheroes-cup-final/#respond Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:52:03 +0000 http://www.onwardnews24.com/?p=8852 … As Confluence Queens will challenge Nasarawa Amazons for third place honors

Edo Queens and Delta Queens have qualified for the final of the 2022 Sheroes Cup after both sides accumulated 19 points and 17 points respectively.

Confluence Queens who ended third will be taking on Nasarawa Amazons would at the third place match.

The two matches will be decided on Saturday at the famous Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja.

Below is how events panned out on day seven of the competition.

Edo Queens 3-0 Royal Queens

It was a one sided affair at Area 3, with Edo Queens destroying Royal Queens 3-0.

Kafayat Mafisere netted the fastest goal of the tournament on 35 seconds, before Tosin Ogundeko bagged a brace to help Moses Aduku’s side complete the rout.

Edo Queens topped the table with 19 points from seven games.

Naija Ratels 0-2 Confluence Queens

Goals from Merit Offor and Saidat Adebiyi proved to be enough as Confluence Queens won 2-0 against Naija Ratels at Old Parade Ground.

Confluence Queens ended up on third spot with 11 points from a possible 21.

Delta Queens 4-0 Honey Badgers

With a place in the final already assured, Delta Queens thrashed Honey Badgers 4-0.

Chinaza Agoh grabbed a double, with Folajomi Alaba and Peace Abbey notching one each for the Asaba based outfit.

Delta Queens picked up 17 points from seven matches.

Nasarawa Amazons 0-0 Adamawa Queens

A stubborn Adamawa Queens team did well to hold Nasarawa Amazons 0-0.

Amazons placed fourth at the end of the round robin.

Day 7 Results

Edo Queens 3-0 Royal Queens
Naija Ratels 0-2 Confluence Queens
Delta Queens 4-0 Honey Badgers
Nasarawa Amazons 0-0 Adamawa Queens

Day 8 Fixtures

Date: 12th November, 2022

Third Place

Confluence Queens Vs Nasarawa Amazons
10am
Venue: Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja.

Final

Edo Queens Vs Delta Queens
3pm
Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja.

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Sheroes Cup: Goals galore as coaches express mixed feelings after Matchday Three duels https://www.onwardnews24.com/sheroes-cup-goals-galore-as-coaches-express-mixed-feelings-after-matchday-three-duels/ https://www.onwardnews24.com/sheroes-cup-goals-galore-as-coaches-express-mixed-feelings-after-matchday-three-duels/#respond Sun, 06 Nov 2022 21:41:54 +0000 http://www.onwardnews24.com/?p=8772 Gameday three threw up a bucket load of goals and impressive performances in the Sheroes Cup, with four games on Sunday providing plenty of interesting pointers as to how the rest of the competition might pan out.

Edo Queens, Royal Queens and Delta Queens wanted to keep their perfect records intact.

Here’s a roundup of all the day’s action from the Sheroes Cup.

Nasarawa Amazons 0-1 Edo Queens

Joy Jerry it was who delivered the only goal of the game, just before the 20-minute mark, scoring from close range after some sustained Edo Queens pressure.

The win puts Edo Queens at the top of the table with nine points.

Confluence Queens 1-1 Royal Queens

Royal Queens needed another win to maintain their flawless run at the Sheroes Cup and they got in front through Arowokeye Ayomide.

It took until the 83rd minute before Confluence Queens could level up thanks to Moses Chioma from the penalty spot.

Honey Badgers 0-3 Naija Ratels

Naija Ratels comfortably led courtesy of an early goal as Dzer Josephine’s right footed strike from the edge of the box hit the bottom left corner.

It was one-way traffic after the break, as Naija Ratels ran riot.

Ratels doubled their lead as Chukwulum Kelechi’s shot hit the cross bar, Emmanuel Hope tapped the ball into the back of the net from the rebound.

There was a brace for Hope who compounded the woes of Honey Badgers.

Delta Queens 2-0 Adamawa Queens

Ruthless Delta Queens had no mercy as they defeated Adamawa Queens 2-0.

Flamboyant striker Peace Abbey registered the first goal in the sixth minute.

Former Rivers Angels winger Arit Usang made the game safe with the second goal.

Adamawa Queens twice hit the woodwork thanks to ageless striker Ijeoma Obi.

What they said?

Coach Christopher Danjuma of Nasarawa Amazons

“Excellent game, I wanted to play with an identity, I saw it and that’s what I came here for.

“The essence to win a prize money in a preseason tournament is good, but if you don’t have a template in which you build up, it doesn’t make sense, so I’m satisfied with the way my team played.

“Players are having time to play because I’m getting everybody to get involved and getting them to understand what I want to play.

Coach Moses Aduku of Edo Queens

“The result is good but it’s preseason where we are testing the players registered, it’s not a bad game, Nasarawa Amazons were tactically good, we got our chance and won the game.

“My style is to take the games one at a time and win the games, I’m a new coach in the team and the players are adapting to my philosophy. So the players will want to impress me and the Edo State government that’s sponsoring the team very well.

“We will go back to the tactical board, correct ourselves and improve on where we did well.”

Felicia Anthony, Coach of Honey Badgers

“We are just trying to build up for the next season, we are trying to do our best to assess the team.”

Coach Sunny Odu of Naija Ratels

“It was okay, there’s no body that doesn’t want his team to win or get a victory and we are happy that we won.

“You know in a game of football, there are 3 things, which is either to win, draw or loose.

Coach Tosan Blankson of Delta Queens

“This is one of the matches that you have to test the players because it’s a preseason tournament, one thing that we are sure of is that, we would play the final.

“Taiwo Afolabi’s performance after coming back from the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in India is hundred percent, she played 60 minutes and you don’t negotiate her performance, because she’s always exceptional.”

Coach Jacob Vandi of Adamawa Queens

“I can say that we just came for the competition to build our team, like you know, the league is already at the corner and the girls that are in the team now are very young and we are building a team that will be a force to reckon with in two years from now.”

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8 NWFL clubs jostle for top prize at Sheroes Cup in Abuja https://www.onwardnews24.com/8-nwfl-clubs-jostle-for-top-prize-at-sheroes-cup-in-abuja/ https://www.onwardnews24.com/8-nwfl-clubs-jostle-for-top-prize-at-sheroes-cup-in-abuja/#respond Thu, 03 Nov 2022 11:05:05 +0000 http://www.onwardnews24.com/?p=8708 All is now set for of 2022 Sheroes Cup, a pre-season tournament mainly for club sides featuring in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL).

As at last count, up to eight NWFL clubs have confirmed their readiness to participate as the organisers put finishing touches to plans.

The fixtures for the tournament have been released, and four matches will be decided each day.

In the opening game, Adamawa Queens will battle Royal Queens by 8am on Friday. The game between Confluence Queens and Nasarawa Amazons will follow thereafter at 10am.

Same day by 2pm, it will be Delta Queens versus Naija Ratels. The match between Edo and Heartland Queens will then happen, starting from 4pm.

Sheroes Cup (formerly called Naija Ratels Pre-Season Championship then Flying Officers Cup) is an annual preseason tournament for women’s association football teams in Africa. The competition usually feature elite teams from Nigeria Women Football League, as well as neighboring African countries. Since the first edition in 2019, it has been described as the biggest preseason tournament for women club football in Nigeria.

Just before the commencement of the second edition, it was rebranded as “Flying Officers Cup” to honor and immortalize the recently deceased Nigeria first-ever female combat helicopter pilot, Tolulope Arotile.

In 2021, there was a hundred percent increase in the prize money from the 2020 edition. The first, second, third and fourth placed teams received ₦1,000,000, ₦500,000, ₦300,000 and ₦200,000 respectively.

In October 2022, it was renamed to “Sheroes Cup”.

The competition is founded and financed by Barrister Paul Edeh, through his sport firm domiciled in Benue State. For the first edition, twenty women football clubs in Nigeria was invited but only four decided to honour the invitation. The inaugural tournament was contested by hosts, Naija Ratels; top tier teams, Nasarawa Amazons and Edo Queens; and lower pyramid team, Honey Badgers from Northern Nigerian state of Kaduna. Edo Queens emerged winners following a straight round robin format. All participating teams received free sporting souvenirs, including soccer balls and jerseys.

The second edition saw the introduction of prize money, as well as removing registration fees due to the financial impacts of COVID 19 on participating teams. It was also officially ratified by the Nigeria Women Football League. The tournament venue was relocated from Benue State to Abuja. Bayelsa Queens emerged winners through a more traditional initial group phase, then elimination stages matches format.

The third edition saw the ratification of an organizing committee that included many major national stakeholders in women’s football. The prize money was also significantly increased and the tournament was billed to involve other African countries for the first time. The number of teams was also increased to 12. The competition is scheduled to start on 4th November.

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Ivie unveiled as official matchball for NWFL Premiership Super 6 https://www.onwardnews24.com/ivie-unveiled-as-official-matchball-for-nwfl-premiership-super-6/ https://www.onwardnews24.com/ivie-unveiled-as-official-matchball-for-nwfl-premiership-super-6/#respond Sun, 15 May 2022 14:48:33 +0000 https://www.onwardnews24.com/?p=7044

The official ball for the 2022 NWFL Premiership Super 6 has been unveiled by the NWFL.

The unveiling was done by the Chairperson of the NWFL, Aisha Falode, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City.

The new ball ‘Ivie’ was inspired by the Bini word for Corals. Corals, a beautiful ornament of Royalty worn around the neck or adorned on the head by brides and Queens in the Oba’s palace for grand occasions or ceremonies.

The artwork used for it’s design brings a sense of tradition, which is closely linked with the spirit of the Super 6 tournament.

The 2022 NWFL Premiership Super 6 official ball is predominantly white, with a garish upper graphics that combines blue brush stroke prints with striping in neon pink colours. While the logos of the NWFL and Ivie are black.

The ‘Ivie’ was comprehensively tested to make sure it is for professional football and was used at the NWFL/Laliga Show Your Other Side Challenge Novelty Match. It has an excellent shape precision, flight stability, predictability after bounce and it is well durable.

The 2022 NWFL Premiership Super 6 sponsored by Tulcan Energy Resources will hold at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin, kicking off from the 16th of May to the 22nd of May 2022.

The champion will go home with a cash prize N5million, first runners up N3million and third place N2million.


NWFL MEDIA.

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NWFL Premiership Week 13 Preview: Squeaky bum time for teams, as Super 6 race hots up https://www.onwardnews24.com/nwfl-premiership-week-13-preview-squeaky-bum-time-for-teams-as-super-6-race-hots-up/ https://www.onwardnews24.com/nwfl-premiership-week-13-preview-squeaky-bum-time-for-teams-as-super-6-race-hots-up/#respond Tue, 29 Mar 2022 10:09:43 +0000 https://www.onwardnews24.com/?p=6467

It’s a squeaky bum time in the NWFL Premiership this midweek, as we have some important fixture that would determine the team’s to qualify for the prestigious Super 6 Competition.

The penultimate round of the 2022 NWFL Premiership gets underway on Wednesday with six matches on ground.

Whether at the top or bottom, all sides will be going into this midweek matches knowing that victory could help their cause. For some sides, it is a necessity.

In Group A, Adamawa Queens welcomes Nasarawa Amazons to the Abubakar Pantanmi Stadium, Naija Ratels at the Area 10 Sports Complex will prepare for the most important and biggest game of the season, when they meet table rival, Confluence Queens in Abuja.

Sunshine Queens who are in a very difficult situation, will face the Canadian Geese’ in Akure, FC Robo Queens travels to Asaba to face Delta Queens in a must win game for the two sides. Bayelsa Queens welcomes Abia Angels to the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, while Edo Queens and Pelican Stars will battle at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin.

❇ Adamawa Queens Vs Nasarawa Amazons | Abubakar Pantanmi Stadium, Gombe| #ADANAS

A win for Adamawa Queens, will see them secure their Premiership Status for this term, but it’s not going to be an easy one against Nasarawa Amazons, who have been one of the most consistent team’s this season. In the first round of this game, the Solid Babes’ defeated Adamawa Queens 3-0 in Lafia and Wednesday’s game could just be another worry for the ‘Fintiri Ladies’ who have already lost two game at home this season.

Nasarawa Amazons have to grab all three points and have Edo Queens slip against Pelican Stars in Benin, to see them top the log, going into the last round of games nextweek.

❇ Naija Ratels Vs Confluence Queens| Area 10 Sports Complex, Abuja| #NAICON

Both Naija Ratels and Confluence Queens are solely focused on securing automatic Super 6 Qualification and Wednesday’s game could well determine that.

The One-day At a time’ Ladies trails Confluence Queens by a point and will host them at Area 10 Sports Complex, Abuja.

Naija Ratels have been strengthened by their players in the various national teams and will be booming with great confidence going into this game, same as Confluence Queens, who will be having some key players back into the squad too. It promises to be a great cracker as we look forward to this interesting encounter

❇ Edo Queens Vs Pelican Stars| Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin| #EDOPEL

Battle between the top and bottom team. Edo Queens welcomes Pelican Stars to the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin on Wednesday evening. Pelican Stars have once again put themselves in a very mire situation, as they need a win in Benin to keep their hopes alive against relegation.

A win in Benin and a win against Adamawa Queens on the last day, with the hope that Nasarawa Amazons picks maximum point in Wednesday, might see them surviving this term.

Edo Queens are a ruthless side, especially when playing at home. They would love to keep their status as the apex team in group A, despite losing their first game of the season, last week to Nasarawa Amazons in Lafia.

❇ Sunshine Queens Vs Royal Queens | Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure| #SUNROY

It has been, overall a disappointing season for Sunshine Queens, who have won only one game so far this season. They go into this game at home against Royal Queens with little confidence, but would love to win atleast for their supporters.

Royal Queens a did the unthinkable on Matchday 11 when they traveled to Porthacourt to beat Defending Champions Rivers Angels by three goals to one and have it at the back of their mind to finish the season on a high.

A massive six points separates both sides, Royal Queens are in 5th position with 10 points, while Sunshine Queens have just 4 points and are rooted bottom.

❇ Delta Queens Vs FC Robo Queens | Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba| #DELROB

A must win game for both teams, infact, this is the biggest game of the week, alongside that of Naija Ratels and Confluence Queens.

FC Robo Queens have fought valiantly all through the season, and have just a game more to wrap up their impressive campaign, while their opponent on Wednesday, still has one more after Wednesday encounter.

Both teams go into this game with a lot of determination, a slip might end their Super 6 dreams. Two points separates these two sides, FC Robo Queens are presently on 19 points (3rd), while Delta Queens are on 17 points (4th).

❇ Bayelsa Queens Vs Abia Angels | Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa| #BAYABI.

Bayelsa Queens are on top of Group A and plays at home against second bottom placed team Abia Angels. The ‘Prosperity Ladies’ needs a win at home to solidify their place ontop of the log, before they face perennial rivals Rivers Angels on the last day in Porthacourt.

Abia Angels seem to be benefiting from Sunshine Queens woes, who have gone on a 6 match losing streak. A very poor performance from a Sunshine Queens team in a very long while. The ‘Angels from the East’ drew yet again at home last week to Rivers Angels. This simply means that they have only earned 8 points so far and are in 6th position, just 4 points ahead of Sunshine Queens, who are rooted bottom and trail Royal Queens by two points in the log.

NWFL Premiership 2022| Week 14 Fixtures|

|GROUP A|

📍Nasarawa Amazons Vs Naija Ratels| Lafia City Stadium, Lafia| #NASNAI

📍Pelican Stars Vs Adamawa Queens| U.J Usuene Stadium, Calabar| #PELADA

📍Osun Babes Vs Edo Queens| Lanreleke Stadium Ile-Ogbo| #OSUEDO

|GROUP B|

📍Royal Queens Vs Delta Queens| Warri Township Stadium,| #ROYDEL

📍Abia Angels Vs Sunshine Queens| Umuahia Township Stadium| #ABISUN

📍Rivers Angels Vs Bayelsa Queens| UNIPORT Sports Complex| #RIVBAY.

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NWFL Premiership Matchday 11 Preview: Bayelsa Queens take on Lagos Landladies’ as Sunshine Queens seek new spark with Delta Queens https://www.onwardnews24.com/nwfl-premiership-matchday-11-preview-bayelsa-queens-take-on-lagos-landladies-as-sunshine-queens-seek-new-spark-with-delta-queens/ https://www.onwardnews24.com/nwfl-premiership-matchday-11-preview-bayelsa-queens-take-on-lagos-landladies-as-sunshine-queens-seek-new-spark-with-delta-queens/#respond Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:45:15 +0000 https://www.onwardnews24.com/?p=6374

Matchday eleven of the 2022 NWFL Premiership will see some high-octane battles including the Bayelsa Queens home game at the Samson Siasia Stadium,Yenagoa against FC Robo Queens and the Confluence Queens away fixture at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin against Edo Queens.

Wednesday’s action starts with Sunshine Queens game against Delta Queens at the Ondo Sports Complex, Akure, while Naija Ratels will be at the Abubakar Pantanmi Stadium, Gombe to face Adamawa Queens. Defending Champions, Rivers Angels will welcome Royal Queens at the UNIPORT Sports Complex, Porthacourt.

The last game of Matchday 11 will see Osun Babes welcome Nasarawa Amazons at the Lanreleke Stadium, Ile-Ogbo.

📍Sunshine Queens Vs Delta Queens | Ondo Sports Complex, Akure| #SUNDEL.

Sunshine Queens are still searching for their second victory this season as they bid to move off the foot of the table when they face Delta Queens who are also desperate to get more points on the road as they continue to battle for a place in the Super 6 Championship.

The ‘Betty Babes’ are bottom on the Group B Log with just four points, while Delta Queens are fourth with 14 points, just one point behind FC Robo Queens who will be facing Bayelsa Queens at the same time on Wednesday.

The home team will still be without the services of key players like Blessing Nkor and Nelly Ekeh, who are still both with the National U-20 teams, as they prepare to face Senegal in the second round of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. While Delta Queens are expected to face the battle with a very formidable squad.

📍Adamawa Queens Vs Naija Ratels | Abubakar Pantanmi Stadium, Gombe| #ADANAI.

Naija Ratels lost at home last week against Edo Queens by 3-0 and will face another stern encounter when they face Adamawa Queens at their adopted home ground, the Abubakar Pantanmi Stadium, Gombe.

Adamawa Queens have won their last three home games Confluence Queens, Pelican Stars and Osun Babes.

The ‘Fintiri’Ladies’ can be very unpredictable at home and Ratels would have a lot of work to do, if they are to get a valuable point in Gombe.

📍Rivers Angels Vs Royal Queens | UNIPORT Sports Complex, Porthacourt.

Rivers Angels will want to get back into winning ways, when they face Royal Queens at the University of Porthacourt Sports Complex on Wednesday. The ‘Jewels Of Rivers’ have won six games so far in the league and are sitting on top of the log in Group B.

Royal Queens big win against Nasarawa Amazons last week gave them a lifeline, as they moved out of the relegation zone. They now have a huge task ahead of them when they face the defending Champions on Wednesday.

📍 Bayelsa Queens Vs FC Robo Queens | Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa| #BAYROB

It was a hard-fought 1-0 victory for FC Robo Queens when they both met earlier in the season and another close contest should be expected at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa when these two teams meet on Wednesday. Both teams are in great form, the Lagos Landladies’ are just one point above their counterpart on the log. The ‘Prosperous’ Ladies are third on the table with 15 points, while FC Robo Queens are second with 16 points.

Both teams will be eager to get favourable results, a win for Bayelsa Queens means that they will move up above FC Robo Queens, while a win or draw for the Osahon Emmanuel’s tutored side will see them keeping up with the momentum on the log. It’s going to be a very interesting encounter.

📍Osun Babes Vs Nasarawa Amazons | Lanreleke Academy Stadium, Ile-Ogbo| #OSUNAS.

Nasarawa Amazons are one of the most consistent sides in the group A and will face Osun Babes at the Lanreleke Academy Stadium on Wednesday. The Solid Babes are in great form and will be looking at targeting a good result in Ile-Ogbo. Osun Babes are more determined now, after playing out a 1-1 draw in Lokoja against Confluence Queens. They are off the relegation zone, but will have something big to prove Infront of their home fans.

11 points separates both sides on the log, while Nasarawa Amazons are second in group A with 18 points, Osun Babes are 6th with 7 points.

📍Edo Queens Vs Confluence Queens| Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin| #EDOCON

After a disappointing result against Osun Babes at the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja, Confluence Queens will face Edo Queens at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, in an important encounter. Edo Queens are in a great run of form, and are the only team that haven’t lost a game so far this season. The Obaseki’ Ladies won Naija Ratels 3-0 last week in Abuja and will see if they can continue with the same form on Wednesday in Benin.

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Organizers unveil logo for Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tourney https://www.onwardnews24.com/organizers-unveil-logo-betsy-obaseki-women-football-tourney/ https://www.onwardnews24.com/organizers-unveil-logo-betsy-obaseki-women-football-tourney/#respond Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:25:22 +0000 https://www.onwardnews24.com/?p=6174 .. As Edo First Lady, Deputy Governor restate commitment to football development

By Kehinde Osagiede

The untirery efforts and commitment of the wife of Edo state Governor Betsy Obaseki towards girl child and women development has again been reaffirmed as she in collaboration with the Deputy Governor Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu unveiled Football tournament, tagged Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament in Benin City.

The first lady during the unveiling ceremony held at the new Banquet Hall, Government House, Benin, said that the Football Tournament will be an annual event aimed at rehabilitating, empowering the girl child as well as for promotion of women football in the country.

Mrs Obaseki who gave kudos to the Edo Deputy Governor Comrade Philip Shaibu for the initiative, stated that the football tournament is going to be a part of her pet projects hinged on rehabilitation, empowerment of Edo girls and for women development among other objectives which include promotion and development of women football.

In an address, the Deputy Governor of Edo state Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu who is the chief organiser of the tournament slated for September 26 – October 3, 2021, expressed the hope that the Football tournament the state will achieve the core objectives geared towards the development of Edo girl child and becomes a part of Edo sports calendar.

“Let me thank our first lady and my brother, our dear Governor Mr Godwin Obaseki for giving approval for what we are doing in the sports sector, especially for giving us the platform to express ourselves through programmes such as the one we just initiated ‘Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament.


“We are breaking new grounds in women Football development and I want to thank the first lady for adding this to her numerous pet projects geared towards the protection and empowerment of Edo women.
“I am proud to say that we have succeeded in building a disciplined state owned football club Insurance FC. They play good football and apply the spirit of fair play always. Insurance played all home games this season without any incidents and after every game, both home team and away side embrace each other. So, we are building a new football culture and I urge other states to emulate us so that Football can truly play its unifying role in the Nigeria’s integration programme.” Shaibu emphasised.

In a statement earlier released by the Head, Media and Communication of the tournament organising Committee, Ebomhiana Musa, about 16 Nigerian female clubs including Edo Queens and some other selected NWFL sides will feature in the maiden edition

The statement added that the invitational tournament, amongst others, is aimed at encouraging women football in Nigeria and to prepare the various clubs to put them in top shape for the take-off of every new league season.

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Pinnick, Shuaibu Rate NWFL Premiership Super 6 High, Thumb Aisha Falode Leadership Style https://www.onwardnews24.com/pinnick-shuaibu-rate-nwfl-premiership-super-6-high-thumb-aisha-falode-leadership-style/ https://www.onwardnews24.com/pinnick-shuaibu-rate-nwfl-premiership-super-6-high-thumb-aisha-falode-leadership-style/#respond Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:10:48 +0000 http://www.onwardnews24.com/?p=4826

Nigeria Football Federation President and FIFA Council Member Amaju Pinnick was present at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium as the NWFL Premiership Super 6 opened in spectacular form as Delta Queens won 2-1 against Edo Queens on Monday evening.

Pinnick who was accompanied by the Edo State Deputy Governor, Phillip Shuaibu, Delta State Commissioner for Sports, Tonobok Okowa, Chief Solomon Ogba and Dr. Kweku Tandoh hailed the NWFL leadership for hosting a well organised Super 6 Competition, which will determine who will represent Nigeria at the CAF Women Champions League.

” I must say I am well satisfied with what I saw today, the level of play, the organisation as well as the reception.

“The homebased players are as competent as the foreign based players and I think some of these players are good enough to play for the Super Eagles. We are proud of the good works Aisha Falode is doing and we shall continue to give her all the necessary supports.

“I am satisfied with the standard of officiating, and as a body, the NFF, NWFL does not believe in mediocrity. The the true winner will eventually emerge at the end of the day.” He concluded.

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NWPL Preview: Edo Queens host Abia Angels, Omoluabi Babes visit Lokoja https://www.onwardnews24.com/nwpl-preview-edo-queens-host-abia-angels-omoluabi-babes-visit-lokoja/ https://www.onwardnews24.com/nwpl-preview-edo-queens-host-abia-angels-omoluabi-babes-visit-lokoja/#respond Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:34:18 +0000 http://www.onwardnews24.com/?p=4413

Edo Queens FC will on Wednesday host Abia Angels of Aba at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium Benin City in Matchday 10 of the ongoing Nigeria Woman Football League NWFL premiership for 2020/21 season.

Stand in Coach of the Benin City based side Stanley Osazee, has charged the girls to keep the winning spirit on, adding that they should always that the management is totally committed to the overall welfare of players.

In another encounter billed for Wednesday, Confluence Queens will hope to consolidate on their last league victory at Ibom Angels when they will be hosting Osun Babes in Lokoja.

Defending champions will remain in Lagos to take on FC Robo after their last 1-1 draw against Dream Stars Ladies.

See full fixtures, date and time for the NWPL Matchday 10 across Nigeria:

FC Robo Queens
v
Rivers Angels FC
Legacy Pitch Lagos
17/03/2021
4:00pm

Sunshine Queens FC
v
Dream Stars FC
Akure Township Stadium
17/03/2021
4:00pm

Nasarawa Amazons FC
v
Royal Queens FC
Lafia Township Stadium
17/03/2021
4:00pm

Bayelsa Queens FC
v
Pelican Stars FC
Samson Siasia Stadium Yenagoa
17/03/2021
4:00pm

Confluence Queens FC
v
Osun Babes FC
Confluence Stadium Lokoja
17/03/2021
4:00pm

Delta Queens FC
v
Ibom Angels FC
Agbor Stadium Delta State
17/03/2021
4:00pm

Edo Queens FC
v
Abia Angels FC
Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin Benin
17/03/2021
4:00pm

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