Experienced tactician Moses Aduku has officially rejoined the Edo Queens squad as they prepare for a high-stakes Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Matchday 8 fixture this Wednesday. Aduku, who manages the dual responsibility of leading both the Benin-based club and the national U-20 side, the Falconets, recently returned from international duty with the youth team. The head coach immediately asserted his authority by overseeing the final training session at the Uyo Township Stadium, where the Queens aim to solidify their position in the Group A standings against Ibom Angels.
Edo Queens enters the mid-week clash occupying third place in their group, boasting a tally of 15 points from seven matches. The club leveraged its social media presence to confirm the arrival of both the head coach and several key youth internationals who were also away on national assignment. The reinforcement of these “U20 stars” alongside their manager provides a significant psychological and tactical boost for the team as the first half of the season nears its conclusion.
“Earlier today Our U20 stars and Coach Moses Aduku joined the rest of the squad in Uyo — and it’s all smiles ahead of our Nigeria Women Football League Matchday 8 clash with Ibom Angels,” the message read.
The encounter in Akwa Ibom carries immense weight for Aduku’s side, as they trail group leaders Bayelsa Queens by just a few points in the race for a Super Six playoff berth. While Ibom Angels often utilize their physical home advantage to disrupt visiting teams, the return of Aduku ensures that the former WAFU-B champions possess their primary strategic voice on the touchline. The match will proceed behind closed doors following a recent stadium ban imposed on the hosts, leaving the Edo Queens focused solely on securing a vital away victory.
As the Falconets transition back into the domestic league environment, Aduku remains mindful of the upcoming World Cup qualifying final round against Malawi in April. However, his immediate priority remains the NWFL title defense, as he seeks to lead the “Benin Queens” to another dominant performance. Fans expect a disciplined display from the third-placed side as they look to leapfrog their rivals and maintain their momentum in the top flight of Nigerian women’s football.
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