The chairman, Edo State Sports Commission, Olympian Yusuf Alli, has congratulated the wife of the state governor, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki and Edo Queens Football Club for the success recorded in the just concluded 2023 Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament.
He said that the annual Nigeria Women Premier Football League preseason tournament which came to an end on Wednesday evening at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium, Benin, was a huge success.
Alli who expressed joy over Edo Queens’ victory said that he was impressed with the performance of the girls throughout the tournament.
He added that the coaches and the entire team have shown how ready they are for the new football season.
“I congratulate our mother, Mrs Betsy Obaseki on the hitch-free 2023 Betsy Obaseki Football tournament.
“I am particularly happy that sports is alive again in our state to the extent that the wife of our Governor is supporting her husband in the renaissance process.
“She is contributing immensely to football development in the country. The tournament is not only adding glamour to women’s football in the country but it is also an advocacy platform for girl child protection.
“I am happy it is happening in Edo state and Her Excellency is the initiator, which means it is sustainable.”
“Let me also congratulate our girls, Edo Queens for the sterling performance that earned them that hard-fought victory over highly experienced Bayelsa Queens.
“At least, we have a good story to tell this year. Last year, we came close but surrendered the Gold Cup to FC Robo of Lagos.
“I urge them to replicate the feat when the Nigeria Women’s Premier Football League resumes. They have really made us proud,” Alli said.
Edo Queens on Wednesday evening emerged Champions of the 3d Betsy Obaseki Preseason Women Football Tournament after edging Bayelsa Queens Football Club of Yenagoa 4-3 in a shootout.
The final match had ended 1-1 at the regulation period of 90 minutes.
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