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.