Edo Queens vs Ampem Darkoa: WAFU-B semi-final today as Edo State backs continental bid
Edo Queens FC face Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies today at 4 PM in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso in the 2026 CAF Women's Champions League WAFU-B qualifiers semi-final. The Nigerian champions have been dominant so far with a stunning 7-0 demolition of AS Garde Nationale from the Niger Republic followed by a convincing 3-1 victory over Ivorian champions ASEC Mimosas, giving them six points from two matches and an impressive goal difference of +9.
The match carries extra significance as it falls on Governor Monday Okpebholo's birthday and coincides with Edo State's 35th anniversary celebrations. State officials including Jarrett Tenebe, Chairman of Bendel Insurance FC, and Amadin Enabulele, Edo State Sports Commission boss, have expressed optimism that Edo Queens have the quality required to become double champions in 2026. The team aims to reclaim the WAFU-B title they won in 2024 and use it as a springboard to challenge for the CAF Women's Champions League trophy, with the finals to be held in South Africa in November.
Ampem Darkoa Ladies, one of Ghana's leading women's clubs and former WAFU-B champions, stand between the Nigerian champions and a place in the final. Despite Edo Queens' impressive scoring form, the Ghanaian side possess the experience and quality required to make the Nigerians work for their victory, with little room for error when both sides meet in what promises to be one of the most anticipated fixtures of the tournament.
Will you tune in to support Edo Queens as they seek to continue their impressive run and bring continental glory to Edo State on this special occasion?