By Daily Sports Nigeria on August 22, 2026
Edo Queens have received a major show of support ahead of their campaign in the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU B qualifiers in Burkina Faso, with the club’s chairman, Chief Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, calling for prayers across Edo State for the team’s success.
Tenebe said he had booked Masses in all Catholic churches across the state for the team, while urging other Christian denominations and Muslim communities to join in seeking divine intervention for the players and officials.
“I have booked a Mass for Edo Queens in all Catholic churches across Edo State, praying for victory and success as our girls embark on this important journey to Burkina Faso,” Tenebe said.
He described Edo Queens as ambassadors of the state and Nigeria, stressing that their campaign was not only about football but also an opportunity to showcase Edo’s sporting talent on the continental stage, and called on churches and mosques across the state to join in the prayers.
“We want our girls to know that the entire state is behind them. Edo Queens are not going to Burkina Faso alone. They are carrying the hopes and aspirations of Edo people and, indeed, representing Nigeria,” he said.
The chairman appealed to Edo indigenes at home and abroad to continue supporting the team throughout the competition, and specifically urged those living in Burkina Faso to attend the matches.
“If you are in Burkina Faso, we hope to see you at the stadium. Your presence, your voices and your support can make a difference,” Tenebe said.
Tenebe urged the players to remain focused, disciplined and determined as they confront strong opposition in Burkina Faso, assuring them of the continued backing of the club’s leadership.
“Our message to the players is simple: go out there, play with courage, discipline and determination. Let us stand together for our girls. We want Edo Queens to return home victorious,” he added.
Source Punch Ng
Posted August 22, 2026
You may also like...
Eagles Land in Lagos, Aim for Total Victory...
Modric, Perisic Rue Another Poor Croatia Performance After...
Australian Open: Djokovic, Thiem knocked out
Real Madrid announce squad for Champions League match...
Federer Unlikely To Play At 2022 Australian Open...
Man City claim deserved derby victory over Man...

Edo Queens get home support ahead CAF qualifiers
Nigerian Triathlon Union fixes Sept 30 for election
Prolific Osimhen scores back-to-back braces
Ronaldo hits 977 career goals as Al Nassr thrash Al Riyadh 4-0
Racist abuse spurred Suzuki as Japan goalkeeper set for Premier League
Fury calls Joshua coward, casts doubts on super-fight
My basketball dream ended after visa denial — Ex-BBNaija star Hermes
Olayinka ready for Saudi journey
Why NSC picked Lagos to host intermediate games – DG
EFCC, ICPC summon NFF officials over N12bn FG fund
D’Tigress intensify World Cup prep in Spain
Rangers International going, going . . . (64,039 views)
Amaju Pinnick: A cat with nine lives (55,400 views)
Second Term: Amaju Pinnick, Other NFF Heavyweights Home to Roost •How Pinnick Broke the Jinx (53,288 views)
Current issues in Nigerian sports: Matters arising (52,891 views)
Sports Development: Zenith Bank on the zenith (52,767 views)
Missing $150,000 IAAF Grant: Solomon Dalung’s Hide and Seek game (52,645 views)
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s solid footprints, commitment to sports development in Kano State (52,540 views)
NFF Presidency: Pinnick, Maigari, Ogunjobi, Okoye in Battle for Supremacy (52,054 views)
Olopade, BET9A wave of revolution in NNL (51,257 views)
Commonwealth Games 2018: Shame of Muhammadu Buhari, Solomon Dalung (49,729 views)
Ibrahimovic’s Man U exit: Whose decision is it? And in whose interest? (48,217 views)
John Mikel Obi: Segun Odegbami’s Outrageous Call! (47,599 views)