Edo Queens face Royaltoms as Betsy Obaseki football tournament kicks off

By DailySports Nigeria on September 8, 2022

Edo Queens Football Club will face Royaltoms International FC of Lagos and Royal Queens FC of Warri in Group B of the second edition of the Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament (BOWFT), scheduled to hold in Benin City between September 7, 2022 and September 17, 2022.

At the draws, on Tuesday, Nasarawa FC and Brave Heart Ladies FC were drawn to face FC Robo and Confluence Queens in Group A.

Naija Ratels, Sunshine Queens, and Fortress Ladies will slug it out in Group C while Delta Queens, Osun Babes, and Heartland Queens will compete for glory in Group D.

Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, while welcoming the participating teams to the state, said the government remains committed to the all-around development of youths in the state.

She said, “We had 12 participating teams last year and increased the teams to 13 this year. We will continue to grow and improve, ensuring that we make the games a much bigger competition.

“One of the very outcomes that we have had from this competition was that our first outing was adjudged by international stakeholders as world-class. The world football body, FIFA, had, at an event earlier this year in Qatar recognized our first edition as a model event. That award was received by our Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, acknowledging our commitment to youth development through football, especially women.

“That’s a huge achievement, considering that it is our first outing and we will sustain efforts to support our youths and help them realize their fullest potentials.”

Speaking on the theme of the competition, “Say No to Drugs,” Mrs. Shaibu noted, “It’s beyond just playing football. We are using the opportunity of the games as a platform to proffer solutions to societal problems. Last year, we focused on tackling human trafficking and illegal migration, but this year, we will concentrate on reducing the incidence of drug abuse.

“Drug abuse is a huge problem in the country. In fact, it is bigger than imagined. It has become endemic and is fast becoming a pandemic. Drug abuse is destroying and ruining lives of many, from children in primary schools to married women. This year’s edition will provide a fine platform to create more awareness to reduce the incidence of drug abuse. We will have a seminar on September 15, 2022 in this regard.”

Noting that the state was setting the pace in football in the country, the Edo First Lady said, “Today, we are going to unveil branded and customized soccer balls that will be used throughout the tournament, which is the first in the country. Also, Edo is the only state where female players are paid the same remuneration as the men.

“So, when we say we are leading football in Nigeria, you can see that it isn’t an empty boast. It is the truth and reality, because it is in our blood. We are doing it in football now, and taking the reforms to all other areas of human endeavors.”

Mrs. Obaseki however noted that the winner of the tournament will smile home with N5million, while the first and second runner ups will get a cash reward of N2.5million and N1.5 million respectively, with consolation prizes for every participating team.

 

Source The Guardian Nigeria

Posted September 8, 2022


 

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