Edo Queens Football Club of Benin will on Monday May 16, 2022, at the prestigious Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin-City, commence their NWFL title chase as they file out against their Delta State counterparts, Delta Queens FC of Asaba in their first match of the NWFL Super Six fiesta.
The high profile game which has been described by football pundits in the State as the star match of the day is expected to attract football personalities like the Executive Governor of the State, His Excellency Godwin Enoghaghese Obaseki, the Deputy Governor Rt.Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, and their wives. Top government functionaries, NFF President Amaju Pinnick, Chairperson, Nigeria Women Football League Board, NWFL Aisha Falode, Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Yusuf Ali, Perm. Secretary, Edo State Sports Commission, Mrs.Sabina Chikere are also expected.
The importance of the Edo Queens/Delta Queens game can not be over emphasized because in 2020 /2021edition held at the Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu- Ode Ogun State, Edo Queens played their first game against Delta Queens and lost 2-1. Another reason why this match is crucial to both teams is that Edo and Delta are sister States that have always rival each other in Sports because of their peculiarity. No matter the nature of the competition, once both States are involved, there is always a display of ego and show of supremacy.
Irrespective of who is involved, the good news today is that Edo Queens are on the right path, ready to give their opponents a run for their fame.
This first game will no doubt be memorable and crucial to both sides because it will go a long way in determining how far each team will go in the competition. It is actually going to be a tough encounter for both teams because of the personalities of the coaches and the players involved aside the competitive nature of the Super Six.
After the opening ceremony, the competition will commence immediately with Bayelsa Queens FC taking on the defending champions Rivets Angels FC at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, while Nasarawa Amazons of Lafia will also be slugging it out with Naija Ratels FC at the University of Benin Sports Complex. Both matches will be played simultaneously by 10am prompt.
The Star match of the day will be between Delta Queens FC and the host team Edo Queens FC venue is at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium kickoff time is 4pm.
Kudos to the State Government and the entire management team of the State owned Women football premiership side for the first class treatment. The team is doing very well and fully ready to battle it out in the race for the NWFL premiership crown.
Meanwhile, ardent fans of Edo Queens FC have promised massive supports for their darling team.
One of the hard supporters, Napoleon Ayobo, while commending the government for its support, charged the team to focus its eyes on nothing but the trophy.
“As far as we are concerned, we are carrying this cup. Edo State is the home of Sports, we are here to support our own girls. I want to use this opportunity to beg our girls not to let us down, they have what it takes to make us proud. So, they should go all out for goals. They have been highly motivated, what we want is results. We won’t take excuses from them. They just have to play well and win for us that is the only way they can make us happy.”
