Edo Queens Set to Face Ampem Darkoa in WAFU-B Final for Continental Ticket
Edo Queens FC will face Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the WAFU-B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifying final on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the August 4 Stadium in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The winner earns the regional title and a place at the continental showpiece in South Africa later this year. Edo Queens recorded a dominant 5‑1 semi‑final victory over Burkina Faso’s USFA FC, while Ampem Darkoa defeated Benin Republic’s FC Dynamique 4‑1 to reach the final. The two sides met earlier in the tournament, with Ampem Darkoa handing Edo Queens their only loss, a 2‑1 group‑stage defeat. Edo Queens lead the competition with 16 goals scored so far, and NWFL Premiership top scorer Atume is in contention for the tournament’s top‑scoring award.
Ahead of the match, Edo State Sports Commission Executive Chairman Amadin Desmond Enabulele expressed confidence in the team, thanked Governor Monday Okpebholo for his support, and urged Nigerians to pray for the squad. Captain Uroko Valentina echoed the sentiment, saying the team is ready for war and that lifting the trophy would be a special achievement for Edo Queens.
The final carries added significance as Edo Queens seek to avenge their group‑stage loss, retain their WAFU‑B crown, and secure another historic qualification for Africa’s biggest women’s club competition.
Will you be tuning in to support Edo Queens as they look to turn the tables on Ampem Darkoa and punch their ticket to the CAF Women’s Champions League?