Etim, Victory Give Sunshine Queens Fresh Boost at FIFA U-20 World Cup

Posted : 26 August 2026

The emergence of Bright Etim and Lucky Victory in Nigeria’s squad for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland has provided another significant milestone for Sunshine Queens FC and football development in Ondo State.

The two Sunshine Queens players have joined the Falconets in Poland as Nigeria intensifies preparations for the global tournament, giving the Ondo-based club a strong presence on the international stage.

Their selection also highlights the growing pathway from Sunshine Queens to the national teams, with the duo becoming visible products of the state’s renewed emphasis on identifying, nurturing and promoting young football talent.

The development comes under the administration of Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, with the Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA), led by Mr Divine Ogbonnaya, playing a key role in strengthening the state’s football structures and creating opportunities for emerging players.

For Sunshine Queens, however, the progress of Etim and Victory also reflects the impact of improved coaching and technical direction following the appointment of Coach Onilude Margret as head coach about six months ago.

Since taking charge, Onilude has brought greater discipline, tactical awareness and competitiveness to the team, while placing emphasis on developing individual players and improving their understanding of the game.

Etim and Victory are among the players to have benefited from that approach, with their progression culminating in recognition at the national level.

Their inclusion in the Falconets squad demonstrates how consistent coaching, structured development and opportunities to compete can help young players make the transition from domestic football to the international stage.

The achievement is particularly significant for Sunshine Queens as the club continues to build a competitive squad capable of producing players for higher levels of the game.

The presence of two of its players at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup is therefore more than an individual accomplishment. It represents a positive indicator of the club’s growing contribution to the development of women’s football in Ondo State.

For Coach Onilude, the selection of Etim and Victory offers further evidence of the importance of investing in young players and giving them the technical guidance and confidence required to fulfil their potential.

The development has also generated optimism among Sunshine Queens supporters ahead of the new season, with the club expected to build on the progress recorded since the coach took over.

As Etim and Victory prepare to represent Nigeria in Poland, their journey offers inspiration to aspiring female footballers across Ondo State and reinforces the possibility of progressing from the domestic game to the global stage.

For Governor Aiyedatiwa, ODSFA, Sunshine Queens and the wider football community in Ondo State, the Falconets call-up of the duo represents another encouraging chapter in the state’s continuing efforts to develop talents capable of making an impact for Nigeria.

Etim, Victory Give Sunshine Queens Fresh Boost at FIFA U-20 World Cup

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