Osun Babes F.C.

Osun Babes F.C. (formerly Comfort Queens F.C. and Oyinlola Queens F.C.) is a football club based in Osogbo, Osun State.[1] It was founded in 1995 under the military rule of Anthony Udofia. They participate in the elite division of female football league system in Nigeria.[2] In 2016, the government denied any plan of selling the club to private investors.[3]

Osun Babes F.C.
Full nameOsun Babes Football Club of Osogbo
Founded1995 (disbanded in 2000, then reestablished in 2004)
GroundOshogbo Stadium
OwnerOsun State Government
LeagueNigerian Women Premier League

History

The club was founded as Comfort Queens F.C. in 1995. It was later renamed to FSP Obi Babes F.C.. The running of the club was terminated by year 2000. The tenure of then governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola rejuvenated female football in the state and reestablished the club as Oyinlola Queens in 2004, this was later changed to Osun Babes after the election of Governor Rauf Aregbesola in 2011.

In 2017, the club changed some of its symbols to be more representative of the identity of state.[4]

Current squad

Squad list for 2022 season.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Nigeria NGA Esther Emawoadia
2 DF Nigeria NGA Shade Ogunniyi
3 DF Nigeria NGA Mamuzo Edaife
7 DF Nigeria NGA Akpojotor Racheal
8 DF Nigeria NGA Iloduba Sarah
10 FW Nigeria NGA Elijah Esther
11 FW Nigeria NGA Suliat Waheed
12 MF Nigeria NGA Ossai Esther
13 FW Nigeria NGA Blessing Afangideh
No. Pos. Nation Player
14 DF Nigeria NGA Loveth Edeh
16 DF Nigeria NGA Oke Yetunde
19 GK Nigeria NGA Imafidon Faith
20 DF Nigeria NGA Nnu Faith
26 DF Nigeria NGA Grace Peter
27 FW Nigeria NGA Abiodun Adedayo
34 FW Nigeria NGA Rejoice Ikoyo
35 MF Nigeria NGA Anthony Esther

Management

Notable former players

References
  1. "Osun Babes Hopeful Of Better Premier League Outing". sl10.ng. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  2. "NWPFL: Osun Babes Set To Dethrone Bayelsa Queens". leadership.ng. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  3. "Osun Babes Refute Club Sale Allegation Claims". saharareporterssport.com. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  4. "The fascinating stories and history behind Nigeria Women's Premier League club's nicknames". Sport Compass. 2019-05-24. Retrieved 2019-05-25.
  5. "Christy Ohieriaku delighted with Super Falcons call-up". goal.com. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  6. "Osun Babes coach Liadi Bashiru hails Edwin Okon on Christy Oheriaku call up". Retrieved 11 October 2016.
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