The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated the state-owned female football team, Edo Queens, for emerging winners of the CAF Women’s League WAFU B Qualifiers.
Edo Queens finished the championship unbeaten, coasting through the group stages, defeating Inter FC in the Semi-finals, and trouncing Ainonvi FC of Benin Republic, three goals to nil to emerge champions.
In a statement, Governor Obaseki hailed the team for their doggedness, commending their brilliant play, hard work, and commitment.
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Obaseki noted that his administration has been committed to raising the bar in ensuring equal pay for the female team along their male counterparts to serve as motivation.
The Governor acknowledged that they have proven that the gesture was not a wrong one by putting up a good show at their first sub-continental championship.
He urged them to continue with the brilliant form and proceed to replicate their impressive feat at the CAF Women’s Champions League.
(Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie)
