FRED NEWTON ERHUNMWUNSE CONGRATULATES EDO QUEENS ON SEMIFINAL QUALIFICATION



The Chairman of the Edo State Football Association, Mr. Fred Newton Erhunmwunse, has warmly congratulated Edo Queens FC on their outstanding qualification for the semifinals of the WAFU-B CAF Women’s Champions League Qualifiers in Burkina Faso, following their impressive 3–1 victory over ASEC Mimosas Ladies of Côte d’Ivoire on Thursday.


The victory further underlines the remarkable form of the Edo Queens, who have recorded maximum points from their two group-stage matches, scoring an incredible 10 goals in the process, following their emphatic 7–0 opening-day victory over AS Garde Nationale.

In his congratulatory message, the Edo FA Chairman described the team’s achievement as a significant statement of the quality, resilience and growing stature of women’s football in Edo State.

“I warmly congratulate the players, coaches, technical crew and entire management of Edo Queens FC on this outstanding achievement. Qualifying for the semifinals of a continental competition is no small feat, and it is a moment of great pride for the entire Edo football family.

“The manner in which the team has approached this competition—with discipline, confidence, determination and an unwavering winning mentality—has been truly commendable. The performances so far are a clear demonstration of the immense talent and competitive spirit within women’s football in Edo State.

“I also wish to acknowledge and appreciate the Edo State Government, the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, and every individual and organisation that continues to contribute to the growth and development of women’s football in our state. Your support is invaluable to the progress we are witnessing.

“However, the journey is not over. I urge the team to remain focused, disciplined and united as they prepare for the semifinal. The ultimate objective remains within reach, and I have every confidence that Edo Queens can go all the way.

“On behalf of the Edo State Football Association, I assure the players and officials of our continued support, prayers and goodwill. Go forward with confidence and make Edo State proud.”

The Edo FA Chairman further charged Edo Queens to maintain the same focus, unity, determination and winning mentality that have defined their campaign, as they continue their pursuit of continental glory.

The entire Edo football family stands firmly behind Edo Queens.


cc: Media and Communications Department,
Edo State Football Association

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Alleged Poor Officiating; Kano Pillars/3SC Match Officials Suspended, Nasarawa/Rangers Referee

Image
Three referees in Nigeria have been sanctioned for offences related to  improper handling of matches assigned to them.  In week 8 matches of the NPFL, three of the referees who handled two different matches have been suspended indefinitely by the NFF Referees Committee.  While Mohammed B Tuta of Adamawa and Benue's Ben Japhet, Referee and Assistant Referee 1, respectively of the Kano Pillars vs Shooting Stars game were punished for what the NFF Referees Committee accused them of "acting in manners outside the provisions of the laws of the game and brings the game into disrepute", the letter signed by the  Committee secretary, Ameenu Mohammed indicated that the Nassarawa against Rangers referee, Ikechukwu Taiwo of Rivers State was sanctioned for awarding "unjustified penalty" awarded. The three referees were suspended indefinitely.
Read more

Dehumanization of Cameroonian Coach, Emmanuel Deutsche by Daniel Eke: A Call for Full Scale Investigation and Justice

Image
By: Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR) It was a show of shame and animalistic behaviour at the Aba Township Stadium on Sunday in a match Day 30 of Nigeria Premier Football League between Enyimba Football Club and Plateau United as Sporting Director of People's Elephants, Daniel Eke allegedly  battered the face of the club's Head Coach, Emmanuel Deutsche. The two time CAF Champions League holders defeated their visitors 2-0 but it appeared that the result did not go down well with the Sporting Director due to the fact that the coach did not yield to his substitution directives during the first half of the match. At the first half, our correspondent scooped that the Sporting Director at the end of the first half pushed the coach and followed him inside the dressing room and then punched him. A punch that battered his face and left a scarce on his left eye. Surprisingly, the same Sporting Director was reported to have been intimidating every member of staff and also...
Read more

Monday Odigie is Yet to Sign official Contract with Bayelsa United But...

Image
By: Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR) Former Bendel Insurance head coach, Monday Odigie, has not signed a dotted line with Bayelsa United therefore, he has no contractual poweŕ to resign as it's being rumoured.  Odigie who was reported to have hit the ground running immediately after he was called to thinker the Prosperity Boys anticipated a much accelerated contractual deal but the bureaucratic bottleneck from the Management to the Governor led to the slow pace of action in finalising the deal . While a source disclosed that the Edo born gaffer departed the club after losing back to back games against Niger Tornadoes and Enyimba FC of Aba, another source hinted that what the club offered fell below par and he got pissed off. According to an insider, "What people don’t know is that he has not been officially signed to be our coach. A deal hasn’t  been agreed with the club. The Commissioner who was supposed to present him to the Deputy Governor has been busy traveling....
Read more