Edo Queens win 2026 WAFU B Women's Champions League on penalties vs Ampem Darkoa
Earlier today, Edo Queens clinched the 2026 WAFU B Women’s Champions League title with a 4-1 penalty shootout victory over Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies after a 2-2 draw in regulation time. Ampem Darkoa took an early lead through Beline Nyarko in the 2nd minute, but Doosuur Anastasia Atume restored parity for Edo Queens just two minutes later. Nyarko added her second goal 16 minutes from time to put Ghana ahead again, only for Oluebube Umejiaku to score a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer that forced the match into penalties.
In the shootout, Kennedy Boboye’s side held their nerve as all four Edo Queens penalties found the net, while Ampem Darkoa managed just one successful spot-kick amid two misses. This triumph not only crowns them regional champions but also secures their qualification for the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League, where they will represent West Africa’s Zone B.
The victory highlights the resilience of Nigeria’s women’s football scene, overcoming deficits twice to claim continental glory. For supporters, it’s a moment to celebrate; for emerging talents, it proves Nigerian women’s clubs can compete at the highest regional level. Will this win inspire greater investment in the women’s game domestically, or signal a sustained rise for Edo Queens on Africa’s biggest stages?