All Is Set For The Maiden Edition Of Soccer Queens Cup.



All is set for the maiden edition of the Soccer Queens Cup, a women football Competition amongst grassroots teams across the six geo-political area of Nigeria. 


The prestigious grassroot Competition will hold from the 7th to the 14th of February 2022 at the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja and will feature teams namely, Abruka Queens FC (North Central), Jewel Queens FC (North East), Kaduna Queens Feeders FC (North West), Imo Strikers FC (South East), Fortress Ladies FC (South-South), and Royaltoms Queens (South West). 


Speaking on the preparedness for the Competition, the Chairman of the Main Organising Committee, Moses Bako said all the six teams will arrive Lokoja, the Capital of Kogi State on or before Monday, the 7th of February, ahead of opening match which will come up on the 8th.


"All logistics have been put in place for us to have a very successful competition. We understand that teams are coming from far and it is our responsibility to give them the best form of hospitality. 


"The primary aim of the competition is to promote and bring out the best in women football through the grassroot. To nurture talents and ensure that the young ladies believe in themselves and achieve their aim through the round leather game. 


Jewel Queens of Gombe State will face Imo Strikers of Imo State in the first game of the Competition, while Fortress Ladies of Benin will trade tackles with Abruka Queens of Kwara State. 


In the last game of the first round, Royaltoms Queens of Ogun State will battle Kaduna Queens Feeders.  


The competition has enjoyed great supports from Women Football Advocates, including the Chairperson of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), Aisha Falode, the NFF First Vice President, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi and Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF) President, Barrister Paul Edeh.

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