Okpebholo rewards Edo Queens with ₦50m after their WAFU-B triumph, celebrating the team’s resilience and historic double-winning season

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has rewarded Edo Queens with ₦50 million after the team secured the 2026 WAFU-B Women’s Champions League title, completing a remarkable domestic and regional double for the Benin-based side.

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Okpebholo announced the cash reward on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, during a ceremony at the Festival Hall, Government House, Benin, where the players and officials presented the 2025/26 Nigeria Women’s Football League and 2026 WAFU-B titles.

Edo Queens defeated Ghanaian side Ampem Darkoa Ladies in a dramatic final that ended 2-2 after regulation time before the Nigerian champions prevailed 4-1 on penalties.

The governor praised the players for showing resilience and determination throughout the competition, describing the achievement as significant to Edo State and Nigeria.

“For me, this trophy matters to Edo people and the country. I must commend the players for their doggedness. I also want to thank the coaching crew and other officials,” Okpebholo said.

“I want to reward the team with the sum of N50 million,” he added.

Okpebholo also singled out the goalkeeper for praise, saying the saves during the penalty shootout played a crucial role in securing the title.

The governor said he had been confident that Edo Queens would prevail from the penalty spot after observing the goalkeeper’s composure and approach during the tense shootout.

He also commended the coaching and technical crew for their contribution to the team’s impressive campaign.

The latest success adds another major achievement to Edo Queens’ growing profile in Nigerian women’s football. The team’s WAFU-B triumph came after securing the Nigeria Women’s Football League title in the same season.

Chairman of the Edo Sports Commission, Amadin Enabulele, described the double as a significant accomplishment and praised the players for their discipline, unity and determination.

“Our girls have truly done us proud. To win the Nigeria Women’s Football League and the WAFU-B championship in the same season is no small feat,” Enabulele said.

He also praised the club’s new management for maintaining the team’s momentum while raising its competitive standards.

Enabulele extended his appreciation to the coaches, technical crew and management, noting that their efforts had helped Edo Queens carry the hopes of supporters across the state.

The ₦50 million reward now provides a fitting celebration for a team whose campaign has combined domestic success with regional dominance.

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For Edo Queens, the back-to-back titles mark a powerful statement of intent and further strengthen the club’s position as one of the leading forces in Nigerian women’s football.