Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated the Edo Queens for advancing to the semifinals of the CAF Champions League WAFU B Qualifier in Ivory Coast. The team secured their semifinal spot by winning all three of their group matches, including a 1-0 victory over Omnisport Etincelle of Burkina Faso, without conceding any goals.
Obaseki praised the team for their exceptional performance, emphasizing how they have made Edo State and Nigeria proud. He expressed confidence in their ability to bring home the championship.
The Edo Queens, as the reigning Nigerian Women’s Premier League (NWPL) champions, have shown their strength and determination on the continental stage. They will face Inter D’Abidjan in the semifinals at Stade De La Paix in Bouaké on Tuesday.
NWFL Chairperson Nkechi Obi also lauded the team, expressing pride in their achievements and confidence in their continued success. The team aims to top the zone and qualify for the CAF Women’s Champions League finals in November.
