Nigeria’s Bayelsa Queens have touched down in Ivory Coast as they embark on their mission to secure a spot in the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League.
The six-time Nigerian champions, nicknamed the Prosperity Girls, arrived in Abidjan on Friday and conducted their first training session at Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny.
Under the guidance of head coach Whyte Ogbonda, the team will later travel to Yamoussoukro, the host city for the WAFU-B qualifiers scheduled from August 23 to September 5.
Bayelsa Queens have been grouped in Group B, facing Ghana’s Police Ladies, Togo’s AS de la Kozah, and Benin’s Sam Nelly.
Their opening match pits them against the Ghanaian champions on Sunday. With only the group winner advancing to the semi-finals, each encounter will be pivotal in the race for continental progression.
Club Chairman Robin Angonimi Apreala stated the squad were in Ivory Coast “for real business” and were committed to bringing pride to Nigeria.
In preparation, the team has focused on discipline, tactical cohesion, and unity on the field in recent weeks, with Ogbonda expected to leverage the players’ previous experiences in continental competitions.
