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Edo Queens Beat Ampem Darkoa 4-1 On Penalties To Win WAFU-B
The Nigerian champions produced a sensational comeback in Ouagadougou on Saturday night, edging unbeaten Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies 4-1 on penalties after a thrilling 2-2 draw to lift the 2026 WAFU-B Women’s Champions League qualifying title and book their place in the CAF Women’s Champions League.
Edo Queens converted all four of their penalties, while Ampem Darkoa missed twice and scored once, handing the Nigerian champions a commanding 4-1 shootout victory.
The triumph crowns Edo Queens as WAFU-B Champions and guarantees their participation in the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League.
The historic campaign also produced individual honours, with Edo Queens winger Oluwakemi Adegbuyi named WAFU-B Player of the Tournament, while Doosuur Anastasia Atume claimed the Golden Boot award.
With the WAFU-B crown secured, Edo Queens now turn their attention to the bigger stage, the CAF Women’s Champions League scheduled for South Africa, where they will seek to build on their historic achievement and further fly the Nigerian flag on the continental stage.