Delta Queens F.C.

Delta Queens is a women's football club in Delta State, Nigeria.[1][2][3][4] It is one of the most successful Nigerian club sides. They compete in the Nigeria Women Premier League, the highest division of female football in the country.[5]

Delta Queens F.C.
Founded2000
GroundStephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
OwnerGovernment of Delta State
LeagueNigerian Women Premier League

History

Delta Queens was formed by the government of Governor James Ibori in January 2000. The administration of the club was headed by Commissioner for Sports, Solomon Ogba.

Current squad

Squad list for 2019 season. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  NGA Rita Akarekor
2 GK  NGA Maria Nwoko
3 DF  NGA Bukky Ogunnoiki
7 DF  NGA Joy Jegede
8 DF  NGA Etim Margaret
10 FW  NGA Ogechi Ukwuoma
11 FW  NGA Ijeh Elumunor
12 MF  NGA Seun Fakunle
No. Pos. Nation Player
16 DF  NGA Godwin Maureen
19 GK  NGA Ehiudo Chiudo
20 DF  NGA Akpomieme Avwerusou
26 DF  NGA Isaac Favour
27 FW  NGA Ekong Rose
34 FW  NGA Edewor Precious
35 MF  NGA Idegwu Blessing
36 MF  NGA Ajuyah Jennifer

Notable former players

This list of notable former players consists of players who have represented their country at the international level.

Honours
  • Nigerian Women's Cup – 2004, 2006, 2007+2008, 2009
  • Nigeria Women Premier League – 2003, 2008, 2009, 2011
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References
  1. "Delta FC players earn one month salary in a season". July 31, 2009.
  2. http://allafrica.com/stories/200612041639.html
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-05-09. Retrieved 2014-08-27.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "Delta Queens FC - Feminino :: Statistics :: Titles :: Titles (in-depth) :: History (Timeline) :: Goals Scored :: Fixtures :: Results :: News & Features :: Videos :: Photos :: Squad :: playmakerstats.com". www.playmakerstats.com.
  5. "Nigeria: Delta Queens Crowned FA Cup Champions".
  6. Vera Okolo, Sports Reference, Retrieved 2 February 2016
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