Edo Queens of Nigeria have advanced to the semi finals of the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU B Qualifier, where they will face host team Inter D’Abidjan. Inter D’Abidjan secured their spot in the semi finals with a stunning 4-2 comeback win against Togo’s AS Kozah in their final group match in Bouaké.
Despite trailing 3-0 at halftime, Inter D’Abidjan turned the game around with a remarkable second half performance. Esperance Cousso Agbo led the charge with a hat trick, and Melissa Sandrine Behinan added a fourth goal to seal the victory. With this result, Inter D’Abidjan finished second in Group A behind Benin’s Ainonvi FC.
In Group B, Edo Queens secured maximum points, topping the group with a 1-0 win over AS Enticelles of Burkina Faso in their final group match. They will now face Inter D’Abidjan in the semi finals.
Meanwhile, defending champions Hassacas Ladies of Ghana were eliminated from the competition, despite a 6-1 win over AS Garde of Niger. The elimination of the Ghanaian side means a new champion will be crowned this year, with the semi finals set to feature Edo Queens vs. Inter D’Abidjan and Ainonvi FC vs. AS Enticelles. The winner of the tournament will qualify for the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League.
Editorial
We believe that Edo Queens’ continued dominance in the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU B Qualifier is a clear sign of their strength and ambition in African football. The team’s unbeaten run in the group stage demonstrates their readiness for the challenges ahead, and their upcoming semi-final against Inter D’Abidjan promises to be a thrilling contest.
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Inter D’Abidjan’s stunning comeback against AS Kozah was one of the most remarkable moments of the tournament so far. Overturning a 3-0 deficit shows the team’s fighting spirit and resilience, qualities that will be crucial as they face Edo Queens, one of the strongest teams in the competition.
The elimination of defending champions Hassacas Ladies opens up the competition, giving other teams a chance to lift the trophy. For Edo Queens, this could be a golden opportunity to assert their dominance and earn a place in the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League.
Did You Know?
- The CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU B Qualifier determines which teams from the West Africa B region will participate in the CAF Women’s Champions League.
- Edo Queens are one of Nigeria’s top women’s football clubs, known for their strong performances in domestic and international competitions.
- Inter D’Abidjan’s 4-2 comeback win against AS Kozah was led by Esperance Cousso Agbo, who scored a hat trick in the second half.
- The elimination of Ghana’s Hassacas Ladies means that a new champion will be crowned in the WAFU B Qualifier this year.
- The winner of the WAFU B Qualifier will represent the region in the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League.
