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NWFL Lauds Edo Queens’ Semifinal Berth in CAF Women’s Champions League Qualifiers

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August 18, 2024

The Chairperson of the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL), Ms. Nkechi Obi, has commended Edo Queens FC for their outstanding performance in the CAF Women’s Champions League Zone B qualifiers.

Edo Queens secured their spot in the semifinals after finishing at the top of their group with a flawless record on Saturday and the NWFL boss has expressed her excitement over their remarkable run.

“On behalf of the NWFL board, I want to congratulate Edo Queens on reaching the semifinals. I am proud of their performance so far,” Obi stated.

“They have shown true character and determination in this tournament. Their excellent run also justifies their domestic season title triumph. I am confident they will continue to make Nigeria and the NWFL proud as they progress further.”

The Benin Arsenals’ unbeaten streak was highlighted by a 1-0 victory over Omnisports Etincelle, with Joy Jerry’s first-half goal sealing the win. The reigning Nigeria Premier League Champions kicked off their campaign in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire, with a commanding 5-0 win over AS Garde National of Niger Republic, followed by a 3-0 triumph against Ghana’s Hasaacas Ladies.

Edo Queens finished the group stage with nine points, scoring nine goals without conceding any. They will face D’Abidjan in the semifinals at Stade De La Paix in Bouake on Tuesday .

The winner of the WAFU-B zonal qualifiers will represent the zone in the finals of the CAF Women’s Champions League later this year.

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Igoche Mark Announces Burial of Beloved Mother, 82

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November 15, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Renowned basketball promoter and initiator of the Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Mr. Igoche Mark, will on Friday, November 27, 2026, lay his mother, Mrs. Veronica Oyiba Mark, to rest in Otukpo, Benue State.

Mrs. Mark, fondly known as _En’Igoche_, died at the age of 82. She was born in 1944.

According to the burial arrangements released by the family, the funeral rites will begin on Wednesday, November 25, with a service of songs at her residence, No. 4 Enugu Road, Eupi, Otukpo, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

On Thursday, November 26, a commemoration service will hold at St. Francis Catholic Cathedral, Otukpo, between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. This will be followed by an all-night wake-keep at Pa Obodumu Ooche Compound, Asa 2, from 8:00 p.m.

The funeral proper will take place on Friday, November 27. A requiem Mass is scheduled for 12 noon at St. Francis Catholic Cathedral, Otukpo.
Interment will follow immediately at the family Compound.

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