Thelma Agara Hails Edo Queens, Says Victory Reaffirms Nigeria’s Dominance in Women’s Football

Ohis Asein

Former Member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Women’s Football Committee, Ms. Thelma Agara, has congratulated Edo Queens following their outstanding triumph over Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies in Saturday’s final of the WAFU Zone B Women’s Champions League qualifying tournament.

Agara praised the Edo State champions for displaying courage, determination and the winning mentality required to overcome a strong Ghanaian side and lift the prestigious trophy.According to her, the victory is another strong confirmation of Nigeria’s long-standing dominance in women’s football across the African continent.

She commended the players and coaching crew for their commitment throughout the competition, noting that the success in Ouagadougou is not only a victory for Edo State but a significant achievement for Nigerian women’s football.

“I want to sincerely congratulate Edo Queens for this remarkable achievement. The girls showed character, resilience and the true Nigerian spirit. Beating Ampem Darkoa to win the trophy is a statement that Nigeria remains a force to be reckoned with in women’s football,” Agara said.

She further urged the players to remain focused and continue working hard as they prepare for the next stage of the CAF Women’s Champions League, stressing that the latest success should serve as motivation to achieve even greater heights.

Agara also called on football stakeholders, governments and corporate organisations to continue supporting women’s football in Nigeria, describing the Edo Queens triumph as proof that investment in the women’s game can produce excellent results.

The former NFF Women’s Football Committee member concluded by celebrating Edo Queens for making Edo State and Nigeria proud, adding that their success has once again placed Nigerian women’s football in the spotlight.