Edo Queens have secured a spot in the WAFU-B zone final of the CAF Women’s Champions League (CAFWCL) qualifiers following a comprehensive victory over Burkina Faso’s Union Sportive des Forces Armées (USFA).
The Nigerian side’s dominant performance confirms their status as one of the primary contenders to represent the region in the main continental competition. The win ensures that the Benin City-based club is now just one match away from qualifying for the prestigious tournament.
This result follows a disciplined group stage campaign where Edo Queens navigated Group B with two wins from three matches to secure their progression to the knockout stages.
Road to the Continental Championship
The CAFWCL qualifiers are structured to determine the best club teams across Africa’s various zones, with WAFU-B comprising several West African nations including Nigeria, Ghana, and Burkina Faso. For Edo Queens, the victory over USFA is a significant hurdle cleared, as the Burkinabé side is known for its tactical discipline and physical presence.
The club’s progress is underpinned by a blend of experienced campaigners and emerging talent. Key players, including Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, have been central to the team’s attacking fluidity and defensive solidity throughout the tournament. Their ability to maintain consistency from the group stages into the semi-finals suggests a high level of physical and mental preparation.
In the group stages, the team demonstrated resilience and tactical flexibility, managing to overcome early challenges to finish among the top teams in Group B. By securing two wins in three outings, they entered the knockout phase with significant momentum, which they successfully converted into a dominant semi-final display against USFA.
The stakes for the final remain high, as the winner of the WAFU-B zone earns the right to compete against the best women’s clubs from North, East, and Central Africa. Historically, Nigerian clubs have sought to reclaim dominance in the CAFWCL, and Edo Queens’ current form positions them as strong candidates to lead the charge.
The team now awaits the result of the other semi-final to determine their opponent in the final. A victory in the upcoming championship match will grant them direct entry into the CAFWCL main draw, providing the club with international exposure and a chance to compete for the title of Africa’s best women’s club team.
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