Pelican Stars F.C. is a women's association football club based in Calabar, Cross River State. They play in the Nigeria Women's Football League Championship, the second division for women's football in the country.
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Full name | Pelican Stars Football Club of Calabar |
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Founded | 1990 |
Ground | U. J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar, Cross River State |
Owner | Government of Cross River State |
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League | Nigeria Women's Football League Championship |
In 2015, the team protested against the government for inadequate funding for the club.[1] In 2016, a spokesman for the club revealed to News Agency of Nigeria that new organizational changes in the club will re-position it to redeem its glorious years.[2] In 2017, they defeated newly promoted side, Sa'adatu Amazons F.C. in their first game of the season.[3]