Edo Queens, the female football club representing Edo State, have triumphed in the CAF Women’s League WAFU B Qualifiers. The team completed the tournament without a loss, successfully navigating the group stages.
They secured their place in the finals by defeating Inter FC
in the Semi-finals and then convincingly beating Ainonvi FC from Benin Republic
with a score of 3-0 to claim the championship title. Governor of Edo State, Mr.
Godwin Obaseki, extended his congratulations to the team.
In his statement, Obaseki praised the players for their
resilience, skillful play, and dedication.
He remarked, “I commend our remarkable ladies for their
outstanding performance in becoming champions of the CAF Women’s League WAFU
qualifiers. They have represented us well and fulfilled their promise to make
us proud.
“For the past eight years, we have focused on ensuring equal
pay with their male counterparts to inspire them. Their success confirms that
our decision was correct.
This marks their first sub-continental championship, and
they have showcased their talent impressively. It is a promising indication of
future achievements.”
Obaseki further stated, “I congratulate the team on their
well-earned victory and encourage them to maintain their excellent form as they
aim to replicate this success in the CAF Women’s Champions League.”