Aduku apologizes to Edo people over NWFL Super Six ouster

Posted : 12 June 2023

Following the sudden ouster of the highly-rated Edo Queens Football Club of Benin from the ongoing Nigeria Women Football League NWFL Super Six in Asaba, head coach of the team, Moses Aduku, has apologized to the government and the entire people of Edo State over failure of the team to deliver.

According to him: "First and foremost, I must tender an apology to the state government and the entire sports loving people of Edo State over the team's inability to reach the finals of this prestigious championship.

"It is highly regrettable and I take responsibility for it. I'm indeed very sorry, I can't just explain what really transpired, it is just unfortunate that it went this way.

"As the head coach of the team, I feel more pain than any other person. This was not what we expected. I'm really in love with Edo State.

"Edo state government is highly responsible and supportive, particularly His Excellency Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, his love for sports in Nigeria is superb.

"If you ask my opinion, I would say he should be appointed as the Sports Minister. His passion for sports is great. He has done a lot for sports in Edo State.

"If we have persons like him that are saddled with the responsibility of taking Nigeria sports to the peak, Nigerians will rule the world in sports," Aduku said.

The Edo Queens gaffer added: "Now that it is over for us in the Super 6, we will go and work on our mistakes; I know next season would be better for us. It was a great experience.

"All the same, I thank Edo state government for the opportunity, I promise that it will be better next season. They just have to be patient with me. All the same, we thank God for everything.

"It is actually devastating and frustrating that Edo Queens FC have nothing to show to give back to the government for all their efforts and commitment to the club.

"For Edo Queens, they were the most prepared NWFL club side for this Super Six championship, and one of the best managed Women Football Clubs in the land.

"The commitment of the state government is total, the only women team that travel by air for match engagements. Edo Queens did excellently well in the immediate past league season,'' he said.

Aduku revealed that for the past four football seasons, the team had participated in all pre-season tournaments organized for Women Football in the Nigeria.

"They have gotten to the Federation Cup Semifinal twice, won maiden edition of Sheros Cup in 2019, in 2021/22, they got to the finals and lost to FC Robo and Delta in the finals.

"Though unhappy with their performance in the 2023 Super 6, football fans see Edo Queens as the women team of the future.

"I want to appeal to the Governor, His Excellency, Godwin Obaseki, the Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, Edo State Sports Commission Chairman, Yusuf Ali, Permanent Secretary Edo State Sports Commission, Madam Sabina Chikere, and all Edo State people to find a place in their hearts to forgive me and my team.

"By the special grace of God, we would change the narrative, come next season," he appealed.

Aduku apologizes to Edo people over NWFL Super Six ouster

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