Month: May 2025

Bayelsa Queens have arrived in Ijebu Ode

Bayelsa Queens have arrived in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State as the five-time NWFL champions get set for the NWFL Super Six starting in Ikenne on Friday.

A delegation of 28 players and thirteen officials, led by Chairman Pastor Robin Angonimi Apreala, got to Ijebu Ode on Wednesday evening.

The team is settled in their hotel and are expected to have their first training session tomorrow evening.

Upon arrival, Pastor Robin Angonimi Apreala charged the team to be focus on the assignment before them and not to allow anything distracts them from the goal and aspiration of the team, as much is expected of them back home.

On his part, Technical Adviser of the team, Whyte Ogbonda urged the player to be united as unity brings positive result.

“As we’re here, we need all the concentration and we have to be with one mind as a house divided against itself will not stand,” Coach Ogbonda added.

The NWFL Super Six serves as a qualifying tournament for the WAFU-B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifier and the winner will go on to represent Nigeria.

Chairman Urges Bayelsa Queens to Stay Focus

Chairman Bayelsa Queens FC, Pastor Robin Angonimi Apreala, has called on his players to maintain full concentration and determination as they gear up for their NWFL Super Six in Ikenne, Ogun State.

During a light training session on Monday morning, Pastor Apreala reminded his squad not to let the excitement of their recent run of play in the regular season distract them from their NWFL Super Six responsibilities.

“We must double our efforts and stay mentally and physically sharp if we truly aim to meet our season goals,” Pastor Robin Angonimi Apreala said.

He also stressed the importance of finishing the season strongly, adding that the team must now increase their intensity in pursuit of silverware as they have exited the President Federation Cup.

The Bayelsa Queens Football Club Chairman, Pastor Apreala also expressed profound gratitude to the Prosperity Government, led by Senator Douye Diri, for the unwavering support the team has been getting.

“Governor Diri’s impact on sports and youth development in Bayelsa State is unparalleled,” Pastor Apreala said.

Pastor Robin Angonimi Apreala also thanked the Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, for his fatherly role in making sure that all Bayelsa Queens needed are given to the team, for the Commissioner for Sports Champion Baraladei Daniel Igali, Pastor Robin Angonimi Apreala said his care and advise towards Bayelsa Queens FC is unwavering, while also thanking the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Sports Development, Mrs Grace Alagoa for her motherly role and love for the team.

“We promise to do our very best to make sure we come back home with the trophy as the team has been fully motivated by the Prosperity Government,” Pastor Apreala said.

“We’re also calling on our esteemed supporters to put us in their prayers for us to succeed,” Pastor Robin Angonimi Apreala added.

The Prosperity Girls will travel to Ikenne on Thursday for the NWFL Super Six competition, where they will face Edo Queens, Rivers Angels, Naija Ratels, Nasarawa Amazons and Remo Stars Queens.