Edo Queens Football Club Head Coach Moses Aduku has declared his ambitious goal to lead the team to victory in the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League, alongside retaining the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) title. Aduku made the pronouncement at a media parley held in Benin City on Thursday.
The experienced tactician, who boasts previous NWFL title wins with Bayelsa Queens and Edo Queens, expressed his desire to build on the team’s domestic success and make a significant impact on the African stage. “I’m a coach who thrives on challenges and always seeks to break new records wherever I find myself. Having conquered Nigeria twice, it’s time to bring home the CAF Champions League trophy.” Aduku stated.
Edo Queens, the reigning NWFL champions, enjoyed a dominant run in the abridged season, topping Group A with 11 wins, two draws, and one loss, culminating in a 2-0 victory over Confluence Queens. They now head into the Super Six playoff, a tournament that will determine the NWFL champions, with considerable momentum.
“It’s been a good season, but I’m not fully satisfied. Our goal is clear: win the Super Six and qualify again for the Champions League,” Aduku affirmed. “We’re going to Ikenne with empty bags, but we’ll return with them full.”
The team’s drive for continental success comes after a fourth-place finish in the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League in Casablanca, a result achieved after securing the WAFU B zonal title. Aduku attributed the team’s progress to a cohesive squad, strong technical support, and the unwavering support of the Edo Sports Commission, led by Amadin Enabulele, as well as robust financial support from the state government.
“We’re ready and determined to make Edo people proud again,” Aduku emphasized.
Prior to the Super Six tournament in Ikenne, Ogun State, Edo Queens departed Benin City on Thursday for Lagos, where they will face Osun Babes in the Round of 16 of the Federation Cup on Saturday. The Federation Cup clash serves as crucial preparation before the team turns its attention to defending its NWFL title and ultimately, pursuing continental glory.
