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

Delta Queens is a women's football club in Delta State, Nigeria.[1][2][3][4] It is 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.[5]

History

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

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

Notable former players

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

Honours

References

  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


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