Edo Queens were crowned champions of the 2026 WAFU B Women’s Champions League after defeating Ghanaian side Ampem Darkoa Ladies 4-1 on penalties in a thrilling final.
The two teams battled to a pulsating 2-2 draw in regulation time, with Edo Queens twice coming from behind before holding their nerve in the shootout.
Fast Start In Thrilling Final
Ampem Darkoa made a dream start to the contest when Beline Nyarko fired them ahead in the second minute.
The lead lasted just two minutes, however, as Doosuur Anastasia Atume struck in the fourth minute to restore parity for Edo Queens.
Both sides continued to battle for control of the contest, but it was Nyarko who struck again 16 minutes from time to put the Ghanaian champions back in front.
Umejiaku Rescues Edo Queens
With defeat looming, Edo Queens launched a desperate late push for an equaliser.
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Their persistence eventually paid off deep into stoppage time when Oluebube Umejiaku found the back of the net to make it 2-2 and send the final into a penalty shootout.
Kennedy Boboye’s side were flawless from the spot, converting all four of their penalties.
Ampem Darkoa, meanwhile, converted just one of their three attempts, missing twice as Edo Queens sealed an emphatic 4-1 shootout victory.
The triumph secured Edo Queens a place in the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League.
The Nigerian champions also picked up individual honours following their impressive campaign, with winger Oluwakemi Adegbuyi named WAFU B Player of the Tournament.
Atume, who scored the first equaliser in the final, finished the competition as the top scorer to claim the Golden Boot award.
By Adeboye Amosu
