Delta Queens of Asaba, Nigeria’s flagbearers in this year’s CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU B playoff, have arrived in Benin City, Edo State.
The team’s arrival was marked by a promise to make their nation proud and secure the coveted ticket to the next phase of the championship.
Hailing from Asaba, Delta Queens find themselves in Group A, set to face off against USFA Burkina Faso on August 18 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.
Alongside them in the group are formidable opponents Atletico D’Abidjan and Sam Nelly FC of Benin Republic.
The spotlight has also shifted to Group B, now consisting of three contenders due to a withdrawal.
Ampem Darkoa of Ghana, AS Garde FC of Niger Republic, and Friends of the World FC of Togo are ready to battle it out in their pursuit of victory.
Players and officials of Delta Queens are leaving no stone unturned in their preparations for the intense competition.
Their conviction shines through as they vow to secure the much-coveted ticket. One player expressed, “We have poured our hearts and souls into preparing for this competition, and I am confident that we will emerge victorious.”
The team is keenly aware of the support they need from the passionate football community in Benin City.
Their plea to local fans is clear: rally behind Delta Queens as they strive to clinch the CAF Champions League ticket for Nigeria.
Amidst the mounting excitement, Tonobok Okowa, chairman of Delta Sports Commission, issued a warning against complacency.
Okowa stressed that every team in the competition has their sights set on securing the ticket, and Delta Queens should remain focused and resolute in their approach to every match.
As the competition unfolds from August 18 to September 1 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, the stage is set for a clash of titans.
Delta Queens’ journey to claim the CAF Women’s Champions League ticket promises to be a thrilling spectacle that fans and enthusiasts alike eagerly anticipate.
