Edo Queens Chase WAFU B History, Champions League Ticket as Nigerian Clubs Face Busy Continental Saturday
Edo Queens will headline a busy Saturday for Nigerian clubs on the continental stage as they face Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa in the WAFU B CAF Women’s Champions League final.
The highly anticipated Nigeria-Ghana showdown takes centre stage on Saturday, September 5, with Edo Queens aiming to avenge their 2-1 group-stage defeat to Ampem Darkoa and secure another regional title.
Edo Queens have been impressive on their way to the final, scoring 16 goals and conceding only four. Ampem Darkoa, meanwhile, have scored 11 goals and conceded just two, setting up a closely contested final between two of West Africa’s strongest women’s clubs.
The encounter also presents a historic opportunity for both sides.
No club has previously won the WAFU B CAF Women’s Champions League title twice,
meaning victory would make either Edo Queens or Ampem Darkoa the first two-time champions.
Edo Queens will draw confidence from their recent success in the competition after defeating Ghana’s Hasaacas Ladies 3-0 in the 2024 final to lift the trophy.
Ampem Darkoa had earlier claimed the title in 2023 after beating Nigeria’s Delta Queens 1-0, adding further significance to Saturday’s Nigeria-Ghana battle.
Moses Leads Edo Queens’ Attack
Chioma Moses will be one of the key players to watch for Edo Queens after scoring four goals in the competition.
She has also received valuable attacking support from Atume Dooshima, Kemi Adegbuyi and Folurunsho, who have each scored three goals.
For Ampem Darkoa, Milot Pokuua represents a major attacking threat after finding the net three times in the tournament.
Rivers United, Shooting Stars Open CAF Competitions Campaign
While attention will be firmly fixed on Edo Queens, two Nigerian men’s clubs will also begin their continental campaigns on Saturday.
Rivers United will travel to Côte d’Ivoire to face San Pedro in the first round of the CAF Champions League, with kick-off scheduled for 5:00 pm.
Shooting Stars will also open their continental campaign against Tunisian giants CS Sfaxien at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta.
The encounter is scheduled for 4:00 pm, with the Oluyole Warriors hoping to capitalise on home advantage and secure a positive first-leg result.
With Edo Queens chasing history and Rivers United and Shooting Stars beginning their continental journeys, Saturday promises to be a major day for Nigerian club football.
