Month: July 2026

Chairman Bayelsa Queens FC, calls for commitment, focus and discipline

Ahead of the 2026-27 Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL Premiership season, players Of Bayelsa Queens FC, have been called upon to be more committed to achieving a collective dream of winning laurels for the Club and State.

The Chairman, Bayelsa Queens FC, Warri, Pastor Robin Angonimi Apreala gave the charge when he addressed old and new players who just got back to camp ahead of the new season.

Addressing the players who resumed training on Monday July 27, the Chairman charged them to pick up from where the team stopped last season as they start preparation for the 2026-27 Nigeria Women Football League campaign.

He further called for dedication and commitment stressing on the need for the players to remain focused and discipline.

“I welcome you all, old and new players back to camp and training for the up-coming season as early preparation is key to the success of any team, Pastor Apreala said”.

“As we start on this task to take our rightful place in NWFL, I can only but task you to imbibe discipline and remain focused as you dedicate your everything in humility on our dream once again”

“We must pick from where we stopped last year, no lesser performance will be accepted. We must step up on our games to meet up with the expectations of the State Government and fans who wants to see their team lift trophies, Pastor Robin Angonimi Apreala added”.

The Prosperity Girls who missed out on winning the league last season, resumed training on Monday July 27, 2026.

 

Bayelsa Queens FC retain 23 players for 2026-27 season

Bayelsa Queens FC have retained 23 players for the 2026-27 season.

The list includes Ortega Alexandria, Echefu Slyvia, Vera Samuel, Jennefer Oliver, Idris Sefiat, Yinusa Zainab, Glory Edet, Delight Isaac, Kindness Ifeanyi and Amblessed Ogbonnaya.

Others are Folorunsho Aminat, Susan Iheoma, Harmony Chidi, Olabiyi Folajomi, Chiamaka Ezekwugo, Ojiyovwu Kesiena, Dooshima Tarnum, Olayiwola Wuraola, Chima Chisom, Oladeji Bumi, Harmony John, Mirabel Benedict and Prisca Nwachukwu.

The Yenagoa-based club announced the decision in a statement signed by the management on Wednesday.

According to the statement, the retained players are expected to resume pre-season training on Monday, 27th July.

The club’s early resumption is aimed at ensuring adequate preparation for the new campaign.

Bayelsa Queens FC will seek to make a strong impact in the 2026-27 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership.

The Prosperity Girls narrowly missed the league trophy last season.