The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Amadin Desmond Enabulele, and other top government functionaries will today unveil the newly appointed General Manager of Edo Queens Football Club, Rollanson Aituari Odeh.
Others to be unveiled include the newly appointed Austin Iyamu and Peter Obanor as Technical Director and Team Manager, respectively, for Bendel Insurance Football Club, with Greg Ikhenoba confirmed as the substantive Head Coach.
The unveiling ceremony is slated for the new Festival Hall, Government House, Benin City.
According to the Edo Sports Commission, the Executive Governor of Edo State, distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo, will be the Special Guest of Honour, with his deputy, Rt Honourable Dennis Idahosa, as the Guest of Honour.
These newly appointed officers are expected to bring their expertise to bear in ensuring the accelerated progress and development of the clubs.
As defending champions of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), the Edo State government has recruited 13 new players to strengthen the team for the new season. Bendel Insurance, on their part, is also active in the NPFL transfer market in their quest to fortify their team for the second-round challenge. The players will also be unveiled at the ceremony alongside the coaches.
According to the newly appointed Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, the Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has given him the mandate to ensure a turnaround in the sports sector.
He insisted that both teams needed effective and efficient management and technical staff, which led to the appointment of ex-players and football legends who have distinguished themselves in the game to add value to the clubs.
Meanwhile, all is now set for the commencement of the Nigeria Women Football League 2025 season, as Edo Queens prepare to host Abia Angels Football Club of Abia State on Wednesday, January 15th, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. The kick-off time is 6 pm.
The NWFL league opener will attract football personalities from the NFF and NWFL to Benin City.
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