As the commencement of the maiden edition of Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament, BOWFT approaches, twelve national women football clubs have written to confirm their participation in the tournament.
The women football extravaganza, according to the organisers is scheduled to hold in the ancient city of Benin, Edo State beginning from September 27, 2021 and runs till October 4, 2021.
A statement from the Head, Media and Communications, LOC, Comrade Ebomhiana Musa says the 12 clubs are Edo Queens FC, Rivers Angels FC, Bayelsa Queens FC, Sunshine Queens FC, Robo FC, Heartland Queens FC, Royal Queens FC, Confluence Queens FC, Kaduna Queens FC, Naija Ratels FC, Fortress Ladies FC and Rolly FC.
The statement added that the preseason tournament which attracts big names in the football World across the country is expected to be played in four different venues in Benin. However, the finals and semi finals will be played in the re-modelled Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.
The tournament provides an opportunity to showcase the state of the art sporting facilities in Edo State and of course, it will also provide the participating clubs the opportunity to prepare their players in readiness for the 2021/ 22 League season. So, for the organisers and the participating clubs, it is a win win opportunity, the statement added.
