Edo govt plans heroic reception, victory roadshow for triumphant Edo Queens

The Edo State government will host the state’s female football team, Edo Queens to a heroic reception after their excellent outing at the NWFL Super Six Playoffs, emerging champions of the league and securing a ticket to represent the country at CAF Women Champions League for the first time.

The team will be arriving in Benin City, the Edo State capital today, and will receive a rousing welcome amid pump and pageantry, in celebration of their remarkable achievement.

In a statement, the Edo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, said a victory road show has been planned for the triumphant team.

According to him, “Edo Queens will be arriving Benin City, the Edo State capital on Thursday (today), after their outstanding performance at the NWFL Super Six, emerging champions and securing a ticket to represent the country on the continental stage for the first time.

 “In celebration of their remarkable achievement, a grand reception and victory road show has been planned for our triumphant team by the state government.

 “The victory roadshow is scheduled to commence at 10 am with the rallying point being Western Boys Secondary School, Benin City. They will proceed on the motorcade through Ring Road and terminate the roadshow at the Government House, Benin City.”

Nehikhare urged, “Edo people are encouraged to come out enmasse to support and celebrate with their darling team on this momentous feat.”

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