By Ojieva Ehiosun
Edo State governor Senator Monday Okpebholo, has charged Edo Queens FC to replicate last season’s feat in the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL as they battle Heartland Queens of Owerri Wednesday in matchday 10 of the NWFL taking place at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium Benin City.
Commending the players for their scintillating performance, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Okpebholo, Hon. Fred Itua, reiterated the State government’s commitment to using sports as a means of taking the unemployed army of youths off the streets.
He called on the Moses Aduku- led squad to be more focused, adding that the governor will be elated to see Edo Queens win the league back – back.
“Governor Monday Okpebholo is very happy with the performance of Edo Queens. They are the defending champions, and they have all it takes to be champions again.
“The governor is totally committed to ensuring that sports in Edo State return to her premier position in Nigeria. Edo State have produced great sports men and women that have done this country proud.
Meanwhile, Edo Queens will return to action Wednesday against Heartland Queens in matchday 10 of the NWFL.
Recall that the defending champions were in Abia State last Wednesday were they defeated Abia Angels 2-1 in front of their teeming home fans.
The Benin City based ladies are currently on top of group A log with 23 points from nine games. They will be eyeing another convincing home win to finally seal the ticket to the Super 6.
In the first leg against Heartland at the Dan Anyiam Stadium Owerri, Edo Queens defeated their host 2-1. In today’s encounter they have vowed to defeat the Hope Uzodima girls again.
