CAF WCL: Ibtissam Jraidi's goal ends Bayelsa Queens' final hopes

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Bayelsa Queens campaign in the CAF Women's Champions League has ended following a semifinal loss to host, ASFAR on Wednesday night, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com.

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The Nigeria representatives lost one nil in a pulsating last four encounter that saw two teams who had the hopes of reaching the final for the first time.

ASFAR's Ibtissam Jraidi who has proven to be a goal poacher in this tournament was the one who made it count in the first half.

She turned beautifully and finished the ball nicely at the dead of half to beat goalkeeper Bawou Gabrielle.

The Prosperity Girls tried to mount a comeback with countless attempts, but it was all to no avail in the second half as the game ended 0-1.

Bayelsa Queens will play Simba Queens of Tanzania for Bronze while Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies of South Africa will see to defend their title against ASFAR of Morocco.

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By Uche Dozie