Edo Queens petition CAF to annul WAFU B final continuation after Cairo loss

Edo Queens have formally petitioned CAF demanding annulment of the WAFU B Women's Champions League final continuation played in Cairo on October 29, where they lost 1-0 to Ghana's Ampem Darkoa Ladies in extra time. The dispute stems from the original final on September 5 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, which ended 2-2 after 90 minutes before Edo Queens won the penalty shootout 4-1.

CAF's Organising Committee ruled on September 26 that the shootout had "no sporting effect" and ordered the match to resume from extra time at 2-2—a decision upheld by the CAF Appeal Board on October 16. Edo Queens challenge this on multiple grounds: unauthorised venue change from Ouagadougou to Cairo without required WAFU B confirmation; inability to field eligible players from the original match; delegation housed in a military base rather than a standard team hotel; and inadequate official communication on kick-off time and match arrangements.

The Nigerian champions want the October 29 continuation declared null and void, with either a full 90-minute replay at the original Ouagadougou venue or Edo Queens declared WAFU Zone B winners if a replay cannot occur before the CAF Women's Champions League kicks off on November 1.

This puts CAF's governance under scrutiny days before its flagship women's club tournament begins. Nigeria's continental representation hangs on whether CAF prioritises procedural compliance or tournament deadlines.

Should CAF order a replay with just days before kickoff, or declare Edo Queens winners based on the original penalty victory?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/30/edo-queens-petition-caf-over-wafu-b-womens-champions-league-final/