Edo Queens F.C. Explained

Clubname:Edo Queens F.C.
Fullname:Edo Queens Football Club
Owner:Government of Edo State
League:NWFL Premiership
Season:2020-21

Edo Queens is a Nigerian women's football club based in Edo State, in southern Nigeria. They play in the top women's football league in Nigeria, the NWFL Premiership.[1] [2] [3]

History

Rollanson Odeh was the Queens' head coach until he was suspended at the conclusion of February 2021 after the team’s second defeat in the Nigerian Women Football League.[4]

In 2024, Edo Queens won their first ever title, after they finished top of the NWFL premiership.[5]

Current squad

Squad list for 2020-21 season. [6] [7]

Honours

Notes and References

  1. News: 2021 NWFL Premiership: Delta Queens return to winning ways, Edo Queens drop first point . 10 January 2021 . Kick442 . 23 December 2020.
  2. News: NWPL Previews: Rivers Angels tackle Edo Queens as Bayelsa Queens and Robo tango . 10 January 2021 . Goal.com . 23 December 2020.
  3. News: NWFL : Edo Queens not afraid of Rivers Angels – Odey . 10 January 2021 . Brila . 23 December 2020.
  4. Web site: Adeleke . Ayoola . 2021-03-03 . Edo Queens FC Suspends Coach Rollanson, Drafts in Stanley Osaze . 2024-05-13 . Platinum News . en-GB.
  5. Web site: Edo Queens win women's football league Super Six title. The Guardian. 27 May 2024.
  6. Web site: ALABA THE HEROINE AS BAYELSA QUEENS SEALS PASSAGE TO FED CUP FINAL . 9 October 2016.
  7. Web site: Omagbemi picks 18 for Senegal clash . 6 April 2016 . 10 October 2016.