Former WAFU- B champions Edo Queens Football Club of Benin arrived Bayelsa State Saturday for the maiden edition of Governor Diri Douye pre- season tournament expected to kick offf Sunday at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
The big teams in the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL namely Edo Queens, Bayelsa Queens, Rivers Angels, Abia Angels, Heartland Queens, Delta Queens as well as others are expected to test how prepared they are for the new season.
Edo Queens, the former NWFL champions, arrived in Yenagoa with an army of determined players and officials ahead the pre- season competition to a loud reception from the staff of the hotel and football fans around following their exploits in the Super six of the 2023/24 seasons.
The fans applauded the players and officials charging them to be focused and dedicated in the discharge of their duties.
The Moses Aduku tutored side have since settled into their base at the Ericole Hotel in Yenagoa where they will spend the next 10 days showcasing their talents in the pre- season showpiece and at the same time fine-tuning their preparations for the 2025/26 NWFL league season.
Draws for the 1st edition of Governor Diri Douye, female pre- season fiesta will take place this evening as the invited participating teams are already in Bayelsa State for the big show.
