Bayelsa Queens FC, reigning champions of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), have officially released their approved list of players and officials set to represent the club at the 2025 WAFU Zone B Women’s Champions League Qualifiers in Côte d’Ivoire.
The Prosperity Girls will fly out at 12 noon today to Port Harcourt en route to Abidjan, full of confidence and determination to dominate the sub-regional stage.
Tournament Details
- Dates: August 23 – December 5, 2025
- Host Country: Côte d’Ivoire
- Group B Opponents: Police Ladies (Ghana), ASKO (Togo), and Sam Nelly FC (Benin Republic)
The team’s chairman, Pastor Robin Apreala, has expressed optimism about the squad’s readiness, stating that Bayelsa Queens are not just participants but strong contenders for the title.
Approved Contingent List
A. Players
- Sefiat Idris
- Jenifer Oliver
- Florence Alexander
- Bankole Sofiat
- Alaba Olabiyi
- Bummi Oladeji
- Delight Isaac
- Shakirat Moshood
- Kafayat Mafisere
- Amblessed Ogbonnaya
- Iheoma Chinyere
- Agatha Thompson
- Linda Jiwuaku
- Janet Akekoromowei
- Mary Aderemi
- Monle Omini
- Dooshima Tarnum
- Chiamaka Ezekwugo
- Emem Essien
- Vera Samuel
- Blessing Ilivieda
- Kindness Ifeanyi
B. Technical Crew
- Head Coach: Whyte Ogbonda
- Assistant Coach: Hakeem Busari
- Goalkeepers’ Trainer: Charity Enwerem
- Team Coordinator: Oyeinkuro Frank
C. Backroom Staff
- Dr. Justice Akpotu
- Rose Soloko
- Damian (Phiso)
- Jumbo Seiyefa
- Ebi Apreala
- Preye Yabrifa
D. Management
- Pastor Robin Apreala (Chairman)
- Thelma Agara (Team Manager)
The squad will also be accompanied by three NFF delegates to provide additional support.
Team Preparation and Ambition
Bayelsa Queens have strengthened their roster with strategic new signings, including Emem Essien, Sofiat Bankole, Kafayat Mafisere, and Bummi Oladeji, giving the team an extra edge heading into the qualifiers.
Coach Whyte Ogbonda and his technical crew have emphasized tactical discipline, fitness, and mental resilience as the key pillars for success.
With a blend of experienced campaigners and rising stars, Bayelsa Queens are determined to not only qualify for the CAF Women’s Champions League but also make a bold statement against the best in Africa.
Eyes on the Prize
The Prosperity Girls are no strangers to continental football, and this campaign offers another chance to cement their dominance as Nigeria’s finest. As the clock ticks towards kickoff, expectations are high in Yenagoa and across Bayelsa State.
Bayelsa Queens are not just chasing qualification—they are chasing history.
