Delta Queens F.C.

Delta Queens is a women's football club in Delta State, Nigeria.^[1][2][3][4] One of the most successful Nigerian club sides, they compete in the Nigeria Women Premier League, the highest division of female football in the country. They play their home games at Stephen Keshi Stadium in the Delta State capital Asaba.^[5] The current head coach of the club is Peter Dedevbo.^[6]

Delta Queens F.C.

Founded	2000
Ground	Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
Owner	Government of Delta State
League	Nigerian Women Premier League

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 2025 season. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player 1 GK  NGA Rita Akarekor 2 GK  NGA Maria Nwoko 3 DF  NGA Bukky Ogunnoiki 7 DF  NGA Joy Jegede 8 DF  NGA Etim Margaret 10 FW  NGA Ogechi Ukwuoma 11 FW  NGA Ijeh Elumunor 12 MF  NGA Seun Fakunle

No. Pos. Nation Player 16 DF  NGA Godwin Maureen 19 GK  NGA Ehiudo Chiudo 20 DF  NGA Akpomieme Avwerusou 26 DF  NGA Isaac Favour 27 FW  NGA Ekong Rose 34 FW  NGA Edewor Precious 35 MF  NGA Idegwu Blessing 36 MF  NGA Ajuyah Jennifer

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 Okolo^[7]

Honours

• Nigerian Women's Cup – 2004, 2006, 2007+2008, 2009
• Nigeria Women Premier League – 2003, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2022–23