Wife of Edo State Governor Her Excellency Betsy Obaseki has commanded Edo Queens FC players for their brilliant performance as they pip Confluence Queens FC of Kogi State 1-0 in Week 7 of the ongoing NWFL premiership played on Wednesday the 24th of February 2021at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium Benin-City.
The First Lady who accompanied the Deputy Governor Rt. Hon. Comrade Phillip Shaibu, to visit the players in their camp before the game, said she was elated to have serious-minded girls in Edo Queens, adding that the State government is totally committed to ensuring that Edo Queens becomes one of the best female club sides in the country.
“I feel much better and happy seeing our beautiful girls in this conducive environment. As i said during the official unveiling and rebranding of Edo Queens FC last year that we all are very committed to ensuring that our sportsmen and women in the state become one of the best in the country. So I, therefore, urge you to go all out for victories in all your actings”
“Today is very unique for us, unique in the sense that I will personally be at the Stadium to cheer you up to victory in your match against Confluence Queens. So we need you to do us proud because I know you have all it takes to win.”
“I’ m impressed greatly with your display of football artistry this evening, not minding that we missed a lot of scoring chances in the match, I’m indeed happy. You have made us happy this evening, so i want you to continue with this same winning spirit. I understand you have an away match against Delta Queens next week in Delta State, l want you to go there and win again for us. From what I have seen here this evening, there is no team Edo Queens cannot beat. So keep doing your best, keep the flag flying, we are solidly behind you girls.”
Meanwhile, the Deputy Governor of the State His Excellency Rt.Hon.Comrade Philip Shaibu, was also full of praises for the girls.
He gingered the girls up by promising that each goal scored by Edo Queens players whether home or away will be rewarded with one million each (1millon).
Moreso, Edo Queens FC returned to winning ways this evening as they defeated the visiting Confluence Queens team from Kogi State 1- 0 to move up to 3rd position on the log with 14 points from 7 games.
Temitope Owoeye added her name to the goal-scoring chart of the NWFL by netting in her first goal of season.
Her last-minute efforts separated the two sides giving Edo Queens the maximum three points. The defeat of Confluence Queens by the host team Edo Queens has further added to the woes of the Governor Yaya Bello girls from Kogi State.
Edo Queens have scored a total of nine goals in seven outings, winning four games, drawing two and losing one.
