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  Ekiti Queens FC opened their Nigeria Women Football League 2025/26 Season with a narrow 2-1 loss to Heartland FC at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri Imo State, after a demanding first half in which all three goals were scored and the visitors were unable to reclaim their early advantage. The Baoress Babes made a bright start and moved ahead in the third minute when Amarachi Okoronkwo produced a composed finish that rewarded their early attacking rhythm. Heartland FC levelled the match in the thirteenth minute through a penalty converted by Chizoba Johnson, a moment that shifted control and placed greater pressure on the Ekiti back line. The Hosts completed the turnaround before the interval when Emmanuella James struck the home side’s second goal, leaving Ekiti Queens in pursuit of an equaliser throughout the second half. Despite steady movement in midfield and a series of late attempts, the visitors were kept at bay by firm defending from Heartland FC. Coach Jacob Vandy enco...

TA Sports; Osetoba Ekiti Queens FC have received a strong vote of confidence from the Technical Advisor on Sport Development in Ekiti State, Dr. Olusola Osetoba, as the team prepares to face Heartland Queens FC in their 2025/2026 Nigeria Women Football League opener scheduled for today at 4PM. Dr. Osetoba noted that the squad has shown clear progress in recent months, adding that their discipline and steady improvement reflect the growing structure within the club. She stressed that Ekiti Queens’ rising competitiveness is tied to the continued support provided by Governor Biodun Oyebanji. The remarks were contained in a statement issued by her Media Aide, Akintomiwa Bolarinwa, who explained that the Advisor believes the team is now better prepared for sustained high-level performance. She urged the players to begin the season with purpose, reminding them that each fixture presents a fresh chance to justify the administration’s investment and to reward the loyalty of supporters acro...

  Media officer Ekiti Queens FC: POPOOLA  Media Officer Tosin Popoola has been elevated to a new role at Ekiti Queens Football Club following an approved Redeployment Order issued by the Technical Advisor On Sport Development, Dr. Olusola Osetoba, who endorsed the movement of Two Media Officers to strengthen Communication Output across Football Teams in Ekiti State.  His posting reflects a recognition of his growing experience within Team Media Management and the need to position capable Officers in roles that demand higher responsibility and steady professional judgment. Under the updated arrangement, Tosin Popoola moves from Ekiti United Feeder Team to Ekiti Queens Football Club, where his new duties will focus on improving the Club’s Information Channels, supporting wider Engagement with Supporters, and helping the Team build a more reliable Public Communication Pattern that aligns with ongoing Administrative Goals meant to advance Women’s Football in the State....

  Ekiti Queens Football Club say they are fully focused and confident ahead of their Match Week One clash in the Nigeria Women Football League away to Heartland Queens Football Club at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri where the match is scheduled to hold on Wednesday. Team Manager Felicia Okunola told Team Media Officer Tosin Popoola that the Coach Jacob Vandy led side approach the opening fixture of the 2025 to 2026 season with a renewed drive to improve on the standards they set during the previous campaign. Okunola also praised the Ekiti State Government for providing the support and logistics needed to help the squad overcome the challenges expected in a long and demanding league season. Supporters across Ekiti State and those living abroad believe the team will give a strong account of themselves when Captain Foluke Opeyori leads Ekiti Queens Football Club onto the pitch tomorrow.