Edo Queens Win WAFU B Title, Qualify for 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League
Nigeria’s Edo Queens have been crowned 2026 WAFU Zone B champions after defeating Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies on penalties to secure qualification for the CAF Women’s Champions League.
The Nigerian champions triumphed 4-1 on penalties after the thrilling final ended 2-2 after regulation time, completing a dramatic comeback in a pulsating contest.
Ampem Darkoa made a dream start when Beline Nyarkoh opened the scoring inside the first minute, but Edo Queens responded almost immediately through Doosuur Anastasia Atume, who restored parity in the fourth minute.
The Ghanaian side regained the advantage in the 73rd minute when Nyarkoh converted from the penalty spot to put Ampem Darkoa 2-1 ahead.
With the final seemingly slipping away from the Nigerian side, Oluebube Umejiaku produced a dramatic late intervention, scoring in the fourth minute of stoppage time to make it 2-2 and force the match into a penalty shootout.
Edo Queens held their nerve from the spot, converting four penalties, while Ampem Darkoa managed just one successful attempt.
The victory gives Edo Queens the WAFU Zone B title and, more importantly, a place at the CAF Women’s Champions League, where they will represent the West African zone.
The triumph is another major milestone for Edo Queens, who continue to establish themselves among the leading forces in Nigerian women’s football.
Their success also strengthens Nigeria’s presence on the continental stage as Edo Queens now turn their attention to the CAF Women’s Champions League, where they will compete against the best women’s clubs from across Africa.
