The Edo State Sports Commission has extended the contract of the head coach of Edo Queens, Moses Aduku by an additional two years.
According to bsnsports.com, the contract extension follows the club’s impressive showings in the 2023/24 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership and the CAF Women’s Champions League.
In addition to the contract renewal, Edo Queens also named Anthony Ipogah as Scouting Coach and Princess Omoyemwen Adeyinka Afolabi as Welfare Officer.
Moses Aduku’s’ contract renewal comes just in time for the NWFL Premiership kickoff on January 15, where Edo Queens will begin their campaign by facing Abia Angels, followed by matches against Heartland Queens, Remo Stars, Danaz FC, Nasarawa Amazons, Confluence Queens, and Ekiti Queens.
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Moses Aduku, the mastermind behind Edo Queens’ success, has been instrumental in the team’s rise to prominence since his appointment in 2022. Under his leadership, the team excelled in the WAFU B Champions League Qualifiers, earning a spot in the prestigious CAF Women’s Champions League.
Moses Aduku’s tactical prowess was also evident in Edo Queens’ remarkable performance at the Women’s Champions League. The team showcased their skills with a 3-0 win over CBE FC, demonstrated defensive strength in a 0-0 draw with Masar, and displayed determination in a 2-1 comeback victory over defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns. Although they ultimately exited the competition with a 3-1 extra-time loss to TP Mazembe.
Due to his accomplishments, Aduku was nominated alongside Chris Danjuma and Bankole Olowookere for the Women’s Coach of the Year award at the CAF Awards 2024.
Edo Queens’ fans are optimistic that the contract extension of Moses Aduku, along with the additions of Anthony Ipogah and Princess Omoyemwen Adeyinka Afolabi, will propel the team to even greater success as they aim to defend their NWFL Premiership title and secure a historic back-to-back championship.
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