NWFL Premiership: State government pledges more support to in-form Edo Queens

By Saheed Afolabi

The Edo State governmenthave assured Edo Queens of providing the necessary support to aid their success in the current Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership.

Speaking to the players and staff of the team ahead of Thursday’s clash with Abia Angels, deputy governor of Edo State, Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu apologized for his absense due to election campaign and political engagements, while encouraging the group not to relent in doing the state proud with their good run of form.

“I have seen your efforts, though I haven’t had time to come check on you due to the political season, elections and I have keenly followed your performance,” Shaibu said on Wednesday.

“I will be back fully with you soon after this season to continue to lend my physical and moral support for your success. The season hasn’t started yet, so I don’t want you to relax, believing that all is perfect. Keep up the good work and keep making us proud so that we too can make you happy.

“Be rest assured that we are fully committed to making you succeed and we are not resting on doing that. We will keep doing everything necessary to keep you going.”

In an appreciation, Edo Queens player Omotoke Taibat Odueke surprised the deputy governor with a photo portrait of him and presented it to him to celebrate his 53rd birthday.

Moses Aduku tutored side are top of the group B of the NWFL Premiership with 12 points from five matches and will seek to widen the gap at the summit when they meet Abia Angels in the matchday six encounter on Thursay.