Delta Queens is a women's football club in

Delta State Delta is a States of Nigeria, state in the South South (Nigeria), South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Named after the Niger Delta—a large part of which is in the state—the state was formed from the former Bendel State, on 27 August 1 ...

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. One of the most successful Nigerian club sides, they compete in the

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, the highest division of female football in the country. They play their home games at Stephen Keshi Stadium in the Delta State capital

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. The current head coach of the club is Peter Dedevbo.

History

Delta Queens was formed by the government of Governor James Ibori in January 2000. The administration of the club was headed by Commissioner for Sports, Solomon Ogba.

Current squad

''Squad list for 2019 season.''

Notable former players

''This list of notable former players consists of players who have represented their country at the international level.'' * Halimatu Ayinde * Okobi Ngozi * Vera OkoloVera Okolo
Sports Reference, Retrieved 2 February 2016

Honours

* Nigerian Women's Cup – 2004, 2006, 2007+2008, 2009 *

– 2003, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012,

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References

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