“We’re not done yet” – Bayelsa Queens’ Ogbonda eyes more signings in WCL title hunt

By Oluwadamilola Olaleye

Bayelsa Queens head coach Whyte Ogbonda has revealed that the club’s transfer activity is far from over, despite recently securing the high-profile signings of Janet Akekoromowei from Nasarawa Amazons and pacy winger Lucky Mary from Abia Angels.

With their sights set on the upcoming CAF Women’s Champions League, Ogbonda says the club is determined to assemble a squad capable of conquering Africa, building on their domestic dominance in recent years.

Under his guidance, Bayelsa Queens have already claimed both the FA Cup and the NWFL title in the past two seasons.

“I’m very pleased with the quality of players we’ve brought in so far. Janet Akekoromowei and Lucky Mary are both proven attackers with the hunger and talent to help us compete at the highest level,” Ogbonda said.

“Their arrival adds depth, creativity, and more goal-scoring options to the team.”

However, he was quick to emphasize that the squad overhaul is still ongoing.

“We are not done yet. We’re still working to strengthen a few key areas to ensure we have a balanced, competitive squad ready to represent Bayelsa Queens with pride—both at home and on the continent.”

With the club aiming to improve on their previous third-place finish at the CAF Women’s Champions League—achieved under the late Coach Domo Okara—Ogbonda is confident his side is moving in the right direction.

“Our aim is to build a team that can challenge for every trophy,” he added. “I’m confident the new faces, alongside our existing players, will deliver the results our fans expect.”

Preparations for the continental showdown are already in full swing, and expectations are high as Bayelsa Queens look to etch their name into African football history.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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