…unveils Technical, Management Team, Players of Bendel Insurance, Edo Queens
By Godspower Eguasa
Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo has again, reaffirmed his commitment to sports development in Edo, creating the path for youth productivity and talents development amongst Edo youths, while unveiling the technical, and management team, as well as newly injected players for the Bendel Insurance, and Edo Queens Football Clubs to drive development in the State.
Okpebholo who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Rt Hon. Dennis Idahosa, made this known during the unveiling ceremony held on Tuesday 14th of January, 2024, at the Festival Hall of Government House, in Benin City.
According to Idahosa: “It is with great pleasure I welcome you to this epoch-making event. Today’s unveiling of the management and players of Bendel Insurance FC and Edo Queens underscores the importance this administration places on sport as a verifiable vehicle for cohesion and progress.
“The appointment of the new management team and extra players are testaments of government commitment to revitalize a and reposition Bendel Insurance and Edo Queens FC for efficient service delivery”.
“Since the inauguration of the present administration, we have continued to prioritize the welfare of sports men and women, giving them the necessary encouragement to spur them to attaining greater heights in the sports endeavours”.
Idahosa added: ” let me place on record the renewed commitment of this present administration to support Edo State Commission’s vision of grooming talents, especially youths in channeling their energy as envisioned by the founding fathers”.
Idahosa who sued for synergy and team spirit among the entire management structure of the Bendel Insurance and Edo Queens Football Clubs, noted it will position the clubs on the path of victory and sustainable development.
Idahosa said: “The new coach, the technical directors, and the team management must work together to improve on the performance of Bendel Insurance FC and advance the club beyond the Premier League tournament. The new players must shun indiscipline, hooliganism and embrace teamwork to place them ahead in the league.”
Stressing further, Idahosa said: “It is on this record that the superlative performance of Edo Queens FC as the defending champions of the Women Football League has restored the position of Edo State as the home of sport in Nigeria. The state governor is proud and elated over the performance of Edo Queens in Nigeria’s female football tournament and in continental engagements”.
Idahosa added: “It is my honor and privilege to unveil the new management and players of Bendel Insurance FC and Edo Queens FC for more victories and success.”
Earlier, the Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Enabulele, commended the developmental strides of Sen. Monday Okpebholo in driving development in the sports sector of the State, while noting the ceremony was a notable one for the State, as it creates the opportunity for the Governor to unveil the team that would take the clubs to victory heights, in the national and international competitions arena.
Highlight of the event was the unveiling of Austin Iyamu as Technical Director, Peter Obanor as Team Manager, and Greg Ikhenoba as substantive Coach of Bendel Insurance FC. Also unveiled were 12 new players injected into Edo Queens FC to further fortify them in the new season.
