Delta Queens is a women's football club in Delta State, Nigeria.[1][2][3][4] One of the most successful Nigerian club sides, they compete in the Nigeria Women Premier League, the highest division of female football in the country. They play their home games at Stephen Keshi Stadium in the Delta State capital Asaba.[5]

Delta Queens F.C.
Founded2000
GroundStephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
OwnerGovernment of Delta State
LeagueNigerian Women Premier League

History

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Delta Queens was formed by the government of Governor James Ibori in January 2000. The administration of the club was headed by Commissioner for Sports, Solomon Ogba.

Current squad

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Squad list for 2019 season. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK   NGA Rita Akarekor
2 GK   NGA Maria Nwoko
3 DF   NGA Bukky Ogunnoiki
7 DF   NGA Joy Jegede
8 DF   NGA Etim Margaret
10 FW   NGA Ogechi Ukwuoma
11 FW   NGA Ijeh Elumunor
12 MF   NGA Seun Fakunle
No. Pos. Nation Player
16 DF   NGA Godwin Maureen
19 GK   NGA Ehiudo Chiudo
20 DF   NGA Akpomieme Avwerusou
26 DF   NGA Isaac Favour
27 FW   NGA Ekong Rose
34 FW   NGA Edewor Precious
35 MF   NGA Idegwu Blessing
36 MF   NGA Ajuyah Jennifer

Notable former players

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This list of notable former players consists of players who have represented their country at the international level.

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ "Delta FC players earn one month salary in a season". July 31, 2009.
  2. ^ "Nigeria: Delta Queens Crowned FA Cup Champions - allAfrica.com".
  3. ^ "Nigerian Professional Women Continues as Delta Queens Confronts FC Robo". Archived from the original on 2013-05-09. Retrieved 2014-08-27.
  4. ^ "Delta Queens FC - Feminino :: Statistics :: Titles :: Titles (in-depth) :: History (Timeline) :: Goals Scored :: Fixtures :: Results :: News & Features :: Videos :: Photos :: Squad :: playmakerstats.com". www.playmakerstats.com.
  5. ^ "Nigeria: Delta Queens Crowned FA Cup Champions".
  6. ^ Vera Okolo, Sports Reference, Retrieved 2 February 2016