Reigning Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) champions, Bayelsa Queens, have announced a 25-player squad ahead of the upcoming West Africa Football Union (WAFU) Zone B CAF Women’s Champions League Qualifiers, scheduled to take place in Ivory Coast from August 9 to 24.
Fresh off their triumphant 2024/25 NWFL campaign—capped by a commanding 4-1 victory over Naija Ratels in the final round of the Super Six playoffs—the Prosperity Girls are setting their sights on regional glory. Victory in the WAFU B tournament will guarantee the team a place in the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League.
Head coach Whyte Ogbonda will be counting on his captain, Blessing Ilivieda, to marshal the defence. She will be joined by defenders Florence Alexander, Jennifer Oliver, Otega Okoko, Semilore Bumi, Amblessed Ogbonnaya, Sefiat Idris, and Chinyere Iheoma.
Between the posts, Bayelsa Queens will rely on the quartet of Monle Omini, Linda Jiwuaku, Agatha Thompson, and Sylvia Echefu.
The midfield will feature Mary Aderemi, Vera Samuel, Dooshima Tarnum, Bankole Sofiat, Chiamaka Ezekwugo, and Kafayat Mafisere.
Tasked with leading the attack are forwards Janet Akekoromowei, Shakirat Moshood, Emem Essien, Lucky Mary, Alaba Olabiyi, Ifeanyi Kindness, and Delight Issac.
In addition to chasing a spot in the CAF Women’s Champions League, Bayelsa Queens will also be aiming for their second regional title, having previously lifted the WAFU B trophy in 2022. The current titleholders are Edo Queens, who defeated Ainonvi FC of Benin Republic 3-0 in the 2024 final.
The winner of this year’s tournament will automatically qualify for the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League.
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