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| Founded | 2000 |
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| Ground | Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba |
| Owner | Government of Delta State |
| League | Nigerian Women Premier League |
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 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.
Squad list for 2019 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.
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This list of notable former players consists of players who have represented their country at the international level.
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