WOMEN'S FOOTBALL
Edo Queens are third Nigerian team at 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
CAF
WOMEN'S FOOTBALL
Falconets crash out from U-20 Women’s World Cup
Japan survived a late scare against Nigeria to set up a re-match of the 2022 final with Spain in Sunday’s quarter-finals.
In rainy Bogota, Miyu Matsunaga’s free header just after the half hour was enough to send Japan to the break with a lead, as they have done at every match at Colombia 2024.
Maya Hijikata then doubled the advantage midway through the second term, tucking home a cross from substitute Chinari Sasai at the back post; that goal taking her joint-top of the adidas Golden Boot race with Brazil’s Vendito.
Olushola Shobowale did manage to pull one back for Nigeria in stoppage time but they couldn’t find a second as Japan hung on to close out the 2-1 win and set up that epic quarter-final clash with Spain. It is a re-match of the final match of the last edition in Costa Rica two years ago.
WOMEN'S FOOTBALL
Colombia 2025: Falconets back in Bogota to trade tackles with Japan
Africa’s biggest hope for podium appearance at the ongoing FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals, Nigeria, have returned to the Colombia capital, Bogota, ahead of Friday morning’s Round of 16 clash with Japan.
Japan, one of the strongest forces in women’s football globally, topped Group E that also included Austria, New Zealand and one of Africa’s flag-bearers Ghana. Ghana crashed out of the tournament after losing to Japan and Austria, and a narrow win over New Zealand.
The Falconets reached the Round of 16 after pipping Korea Republic 1-0 and losing 1-3 to Germany, and then earning a fabulous 4-0 win over Venezuela in Cali.
“The girls have worked very hard to get to this stage, and we are proud of their efforts. We will be taking the knockout stages one match at a time. I must tell you that we are excited at the prospects of facing Japan and what that brings forth,” Coach Chris Musa Danjuma said on his team’s return to the capital on Wednesday night.
The clash between Nigeria and Japan will hold at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo in Bogota – where the Falconets played their first two matches of the group phase against Korea Republic and Germany – starting from 2am Nigeria time (8pm, Thursday in Colombia) on Friday, 13th September.
WOMEN'S FOOTBALL
What a goal-laden day for Nigeria; Falconets also win with wide margin!
Nigeria Super Falconets gave Nigerians additional joy after their 4-0 defeat of Venezuela in Cali, Colombia in their last group match. Their victory followed up with an earlier 3-0 win by the Super Eagles in their opening Group D match with Benin Republic in Uyo.
The Falconets’ win means they have qualified for the Round of 16 where they are most likely going to face Japan when the group games are completed on Sunday.
Both Nigeria and Germany tied on six points, but Germany have one goal better than Nigeria on goal difference.
The Super Falcons made early hays when Amina Bello put Nigeria ahead after 16 minutes. Chiamaka Okwuchukwu doubled the lead in the 28th minute before Flourish Sebastine put in the third five minutes into the added time of the first half. Joy Igbokwe put in the back breaker four minutes into the added time of the second hald.
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