Edo Queens, Benin Republic’s Ainonvi battle for Cairo 2024 ticket

The Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) champions, Edo Queens, will this afternoon meet Benin Republic’s Ainonvi FC in the final match of the WAFU B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers holding in Cote d’Ivoire.

Edo Queens secured their place in the final with a hard-fought 2-1 triumph over host club, Inter D’Abidjan, with Suliat Abideen and Blessing Illivieda scoring for the Nigerians, while Adjoua Edwige Sandrine Niamien scored for the Ivorian side.

Ainonvi FC and Edo Queens will not only be vying for the WAFU B trophy but also a coveted spot in the prestigious CAF Women’s Champions League, a first-ever achievement for both clubs.

Before the ultimate showdown, the third-place match between Inter D’Abidjan and A.O Etincelle was held, yesterday, providing an opportunity for the losing semifinalists to end their campaign on a high note.

Edo Queens began their campaign with a 5-0 rout of AS Garde from Niger, followed by a convincing 3-0 win against Ghana’s Hasaacas Ladies. A narrow 1-0 victory over Omnisport Etincelle secured their position as group leaders.

The winner of this match will represent the WAFU Zone B in the preliminary stage of the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League in Cairo, Egypt.

Tuesday’s victory caps off a remarkable year for Edo Queens, who secured their first-ever NWFL Premiership title in 2024.