Edo Queens becomes the third Nigerian team to Qualify for CAF Women’s Champions League
Edo Queens have become the third Nigerian Club to Qualify for the CAF Women’s Champions League following their 3-0 victory over Benin's Ainonvi FC during WAFU B Qualifiers.
Rivers Angels were the first Nigerian team to qualify for the event. Bayelsa Queens, who competed in 2022, are the other Nigerian team that qualified for the CAF Women’s Champions League.
Edo Queens, who will be making their debut in the continental Women’s Club Championship show dominance in the WAFU B Qualifiers against some of the favourites including Inter d’Abidjan (Cote d’Ivoire`).
Earlier in the day, Inter d’Abidjan claimed the third spot in the tournament after a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso's AO Étincelles, with a goal from Mélissa Sandrine Behinan, much to the delight of their home supporters.
Podium
- Winner: Edo Queens (Nigeria)
- Runner-up: Ainonvi FC (Benin)
- Third Place: Inter d’Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
Awards
- Top Scorer: Emem Essien, 5 goals (Nigeria - Edo Queens)
- Player of the Final: Suliat Abideen (Nigeria - Edo Queens)
About Edo Queens (Nigeria) The Edo Queens have established themselves as prominent forces in Nigerian women's football.
Based in Edo State, the team boasts a rich legacy of success both nationally and internationally. Known for their technical and dynamic play, the Edo Queens have consistently been among the top contenders in Nigeria's women's premier league. Off the pitch, the team is actively involved in community programs and initiatives aimed at empowering women through sports. Edo Queens not only embody sporting excellence but also serve as role models and ambassadors for football in Nigeria.
Achievements
- Nigeria Championship: Winners in 2024
- WAFU B Tournament: Winners in 2024
Detailed Results of the CAF Women’s Champions League for WAFU B Zone
|
Date |
Round |
Team 1 |
Score |
Team 2 |
|
10.08 |
Group Stage |
Inter d’Abidjan |
1-2 |
Ainonvi |
|
11.08 |
Group Stage |
Hasaacas Ladies |
0-0 |
AO Étincelles |
|
13.08 |
Group Stage |
AS GNN |
0-5 |
Edo Queens |
|
13.08 |
Group Stage |
Ainonvi FC |
2-1 |
AS Kozah |
|
14.08 |
Group Stage |
AO Étincelles |
6-1 |
AS GNN |
|
14.08 |
Group Stage |
Edo Queens |
3-0 |
Hasaacas Ladies |
|
16.08 |
Group Stage |
AS Kozah |
3-4 |
Inter d’Abidjan |
|
18.08 |
Group Stage |
AS GNN |
1-6 |
Hasaacas Ladies |
|
18.08 |
Group Stage |
Edo Queens |
1-0 |
AO Étincelles |
|
20.08 |
Semi-final |
Ainonvi |
1-0 |
AO Étincelles |
|
20.08 |
Semi-final |
Edo Queens |
2-1 |
Inter d’Abidjan |
|
22.08 |
3rd Place |
Inter d’Abidjan |
1-0 |
AO Étincelles |
|
23.08 |
Final |
Edo Queens |
3-0 |
Ainonvi |
Remaining Spots to Be Confirmed for the Following Zones
- Host: To be confirmed
- Title Holders: Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
- WAFU A: Aigles de la Médina (Senegal)
- WAFU B: Edo Queens (Nigeria)
- UNIFFAC: TP Mazembe (DR Congo)
- COSAFA: University of Western Cape (South Africa)
- CECAFA: To be confirmed
- UNAF : To be confirmed
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