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.
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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.