Pacesetter Queens FC kick off 10-day open trial in Ibadan

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

The Oyo State women’s football team, Pacesetter Queens FC, has officially commenced a 10-day open trial as part of preparations to assemble a competitive squad for the upcoming season.

The screening exercise, spearheaded by Head Coach Akinwunmi Obajimi Isogun, began at the training pitch of the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan on Wednesday.

Over 40 players from Oyo, Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, and Ekiti States participated in the opening day’s session.

The trials, scheduled to run until August 22, 2025, are expected to attract more talented footballers from across Nigeria.

Coach Isogun expressed satisfaction with both the turnout and the quality of players, stating:

 “We are confident of building a squad with the right blend of quality, professionalism, and league experience before the end of this programme.”

He also confirmed that more players from different parts of the country are expected to join the trials on Thursday as the exercise enters its second day.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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