• Go, win for me he urged!
Kingsley Abavo (Managing Editor), Benin
As Edo Queens FC of Benin, representing Nigeria in the ongoing 2024 CAF Women Champions League in Casablanca, Morocco lurk horns with the South Africa team; Mamelodi Sundown today, Saturday, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has rallied his support for the team.
The Governor gave his support via a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua and made available to the media in Benin City on Friday.
He urged the team to beat their South Africa opponent and return home with the cup.
Commending the team for their achievements so far, Okpebholo charged them to beat the South Africans to enable them lead Group B into the semifinals.
“Go ahead to also win the cup and bring it to your fatherland. Sports will surely be given the top priority it deserves in my Government,” he said.
“I think the girls might be worried about the change of leadership in Edo State, but I want them to know that we are with them.
"I have been briefed, and I know our team is in Morocco doing well. So, we will not abandon them. We are aware of the exploits, and I urge them to continue to dominate.
“My message to Edo Queens is that they have nothing to worry about. We are solidly behind them. We want our girls to be at Sundown Saturday and win for me!"
The Governor assured the team of his continuous support, as they represent the State and Nigeria in Morocco.
According to him, the new administration is in solidarity with the girls who are representing the State and nation at the Confederation of Africa Football Women’s Champions League in faraway Morocco.
Edo Queens will engage in a fierce battle with the defending champions Mamelodi Sundown Girls in the last group game of the CAF Women Champions League today; Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Casablanca, Morocco.
The match is scheduled to begin at 6 pm.
The Nigeria Women Premier League champions, Edo Queens began with a 3-0 victory over Commercial Bank of Ethiopia with Emem Essien, Folashade Ijamilusi and Goodness Osigwe scoring for the Queens.
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