Delta Queens F.C.

Delta Queens F.C.
Founded 2000
Ground Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
Owner Government of Delta State
League Nigerian Women Premier League

Delta Queens is a women's football club in Delta State, Nigeria.[1][2][3][4] It is one of the most successful Nigerian clubsides. They compete in the Nigeria Women Premier League, the highest division of female football in the country.[5]

History

Delta Queens was formed by the government of Governor James Ibori in January 2000. The administration of the club was headed by Commissioner for Sports, Solomon Ogba.

Current squad

Squad list for 2016 season.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
1 Nigeria GK Rita Akarekor
2 Nigeria GK Maria Nwoko
3 Nigeria DF Bukky Ogunnoiki
7 Nigeria DF Joy Jegede
8 Nigeria DF Etim Margaret
10 Nigeria FW Ogechi Ukwuoma
11 Nigeria FW Ijeh Elumunor
12 Nigeria MF Seun Fakunle
13 Nigeria FW Alice Ogebe
No. Position Player
14 Nigeria DF Tantoh Melvis
16 Nigeria DF Godwin Maureen
19 Nigeria GK Ehiudo Chiudo
20 Nigeria DF Akpomieme Avwerusou
26 Nigeria DF Isaac Favour
27 Nigeria FW Ekong Rose
34 Nigeria FW Edewor Precious
35 Nigeria MF Idegwu Blessing
36 Nigeria MF Ajuyah Jennifer

Notable former players

This list of notable former players consists of players who have represented their country at the international level.

Honours

References

  1. ↑ http://www.vanguardngr.com/2009/07/delta-fc-players-earn-one-month-salary-in-a-season/
  2. ↑ http://allafrica.com/stories/200612041639.html
  3. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-05-09. Retrieved 2014-08-27.
  4. ↑ http://www.footballzz.com/equipa.php?id=46437
  5. ↑ Nigeria: Delta Queens Crowned FA Cup Champions
  6. ↑ Vera Okolo, Sports Reference, Retrieved 2 February 2016


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