Edo Queens have secured a place in the CAF Women’s Champions League after winning the WAFU-B title, defeating Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa on penalties following a 2-2 draw in the final.

There are victories that arrive with a final whistle, and there are victories that seem to gather momentum with every passing minute. For Edo Queens, their latest triumph belongs firmly to the second category.

In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, the Nigerian champions produced a dramatic late comeback against Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies to win the WAFU-B Women’s Champions League title. Twice forced to chase the game, Edo Queens twice found a way back before keeping their nerve when the trophy came down to penalties.

The 2-2 draw after regulation time set up the decisive shootout. Edo Queens converted four attempts while Ampem Darkoa managed just one, sealing a 4-1 victory and, with it, a place in the upcoming CAF Women’s Champions League finals.

But the continental breakthrough is only part of a bigger story.

Championship Built On Resilience

The WAFU-B final offered a fitting portrait of the character that has increasingly defined Edo Queens.

Ampem Darkoa struck just two minutes after kick-off through Beline Nyarkoh, but the Nigerian champions responded almost immediately. Doosuur Atume restored parity two minutes later, setting the tone for a contest in which Edo Queens refused to remain behind for long.

The Ghanaian champions regained the lead in the 74th minute, with Nyarkoh completing her brace. With the trophy seemingly within Ampem Darkoa’s grasp, Edo Queens launched one final assault.

Then came the 94th minute.

Oluebube Umejiaku found the equaliser, dragging the game into a penalty shootout. From there, composure became the currency of champions. Edo Queens delivered.

The victory secured the regional trophy and opened the door to the next stage of their continental journey.

titles. He attributed the achievement to grit, unity, discipline, and resilience.

Chairman of Bendel Insurance Football Club, Jarrett Tenebe, went further, describing Edo Queens as warriors and saying they could conquer Africa sooner than expected, with the motivation being provided by the governor.

The Next Challenge Awaits

Edo Queens are now moving from domestic dominance into a bigger arena. Their WAFU-B triumph has earned them a place in the upcoming CAF Women’s Champions League finals, allowing the Nigerian champions to carry their growing reputation beyond the country and the region.

The significance stretches beyond trophies. Two years after celebrating their first NWFL title, Edo Queens are repeat champions at home and now champions of the WAFU-B region. The story has changed.

They are no longer simply chasing the summit. They have arrived; they have etched their names in West Africa, and the entire continent is next.