Press release
7th September, 2026
The Chairman,
Edo Queens Football Club
Benin, Edo State.
Dear Sir,
CONGRATULATIONS ON WINNING THE 2026 WAFU-B WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFIERS
We present the compliments of the Management and Staff of Nigeria Women Football League to you.
On behalf of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) and the entire Nigerian women’s football family, we wish to extend our warmest congratulations to Edo Queens FC on your outstanding achievement of winning the 2026 WAFU-B Women’s Champions League Qualifying Tournament and securing qualification for the CAF Women’s Champions League.
This remarkable accomplishment is a testament to the club’s hard work, discipline, determination, teamwork, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Your impressive performance on the regional stage has not only brought immense honour to Edo State but has also made the Nigeria Women Football League and the entire nation proud.
As the reigning champions of the NWFL Premiership, you have once again demonstrated the quality, talent, and competitive strength of Nigerian women’s football. Your success serves as an inspiration to young girls and women across the country and reinforces Nigeria’s position as a leading force in African women’s football.
The NWFL particularly commends the players, technical crew, management, supporters, and all stakeholders whose collective efforts contributed to this historic achievement. We are confident that you will carry the same determination and winning spirit into the CAF Women’s Champions League.
As you prepare to represent Nigeria and the WAFU-B zone at the CAF Women’s Champions League, we wish Edo Queens FC every success and assure you of our continued support and best wishes.
Once again, congratulations.
Yours faithfully,
(Signed)
Modupe Shabi
Chief Operating Officer