Bayelsa Queens have lost the final of the CAF Women's Champions League WAFU B Qualifiers against ASEC Mimosas on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The Prosperity Girls lost the final 7-8 on penalties after full time and extra time ended 1-1 at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium.

After Diallo Ami scored in the 6th minute for the host, Emem Essien restored parity for the Nigerian Women's Football League champions in the 18th minute.

The push for a win continued for both sides till the end of 90 minutes as the score remained 1-all.

The battle for supremacy continued between the two sides in extra time, but there was nothing to choose between the two sides at the end of extra time as the game moved to penalties.

The defending champions edged the shot out after the first round of penalties to be crowned champions again and the sole representative of WAFU zone B in the CAF Women's Champions League.

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Bayelsa Queens have reached the final of the CAF Women's Champions League WAFU B qualifiers after beating USFA of Burkina Faso, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The Prosperity Girls came from behind to edge the Burkina Faso side 2-1 at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium on Tuesday evening.

Comfort Yeboah opened score for USFA in the 2nd minutes of the game before Emem Essien restored parity for Bayelsa Queens as the first 45 minutes ended 1-1.

Seimeyeha Akekoromowei completed the come back for the Nigerian representatives to seal a hard fought victory and reach the final of the competition.

Bayelsa Queens play host, ASEC MIMOSAS in the final after the Cote D'Ivoire side defeated Police Ladies of Ghana 4-1 in the first semi final.

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Bayelsa Queens continue their fine run in the CAF Women's Champions League WAFU B qualifiers after a third win in three matches, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The Prosperity Girls earn an emphatic win 4-1 over Sam Nelly in Yamoussoukro in their last group stage match.

Seimeyeha Akekoromowei put the Nigeria Women's Football League champions in front after 15 minutes before Shakirat Moshood doubled the lead on 26 minutes with her third goal of the tournament.

Kalu Favour pulled one back for the Benin Republic side to end the first half 2-1 in favour of Bayelsa Queens.

Alaba Olabiyi made it three on 55 minutes before Akekoromowei's second consolidated victory for the Nigerian representatives.

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Super Falcons' Rinsola Babajide provided an assist in AS Roma's 2-0 win over FK Aktobe in the UEFA Women's Champions League qualification, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

She provided the assist for the opening goal in the 40th minute, setting up Marta Pandini to break the deadlock.

Just a minute later, Giulia Galli doubled the advantage, sealing the win for the Italian champions before half-time.

The Women's African Cup of Nations winner played for 69 minutes while her compatriot ,Shukurat Oladip,o held it down in defense for 90 minutes.

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The Prosperity Girls defeated ASKO X of Togo 3-0 at the Stade du Lycée Scientifique, a consecutive win after a 2-1 over Police Ladies in the first match on Wednesday evening.

After a goalless affair in the first 45 minutes, the Nigerian representatives gave a commanding performance in the second 45 to ease past their opponents.

Oumou Bani, following pressure from Bayelsa Queens, put the ball at the back of her own net just two minutes into the half to give the NWFL champions the lead.

Alaba Olabiyi doubled the lead following a brilliant header after a cross by Janet Akekoromowei in the 53rd minute.

Shakirat Moshood, with a brilliant left-footed finish off a long ball over the top from Sefiat Idris, wrapped up victory with her second goal of the tournament in the 80th minute.

Bayelsa Queens play Sam Nelly of Benin in their last group game on Saturday, the 30th of August, 2025.

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Nigeria Women's Football League champions, Bayelsa Queens have started their Women's Champions League WAFU B qualifiers with a win over Police Ladies, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The Prosperity Girls edged the champions of Ghana 2-1 after goals from Shakirat Moshood and Emem Essien at Stade charles Konan Banny.

Moshood opened score after 11 minutes played following domination of early minutes of play.

Bayelsa Queens continued the push for more goals, but a 36 minutes goal line clearance and 39 minutes save from Police Ladies' goalkeeper to keep the score 1-0 at half time.

The Ghanaians tried getting back into the game with an attempt at goal, but it was Bayelsa Queens that doubled their lead on 62 minutes through Emem Essien.

Mercy Berko pulled one back five minutes later to reduce the deficit, but the Prosperity Girls held on for the win.

Bayelsa Queens play Association Sportive De La Kozah of Togo in their next group game on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

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Bayelsa Queens captain, Blessing Iliveda Abiola exudes confidence ahead of their CAF Women's Champions League WAFU B Qualifiers campaign against Police Ladies, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

Abiola, in her speech ahead of their clash states that they are determined to achieve success after seeing what the Nigeria Women national team, the Super Falcons triumph in Morocco about a month ago.

The Super Falcons defender believes with team spirit and togetherness, the team will achieve success.

"The spirit of Nigeria is with us and we've learnt from our seniors, the Super Falcons, that there is no height we can't achieve when you are dedicated, you are determined, you are ready to take up that fight to any team or country we face. Yes, it's going to be difficult, but one man, one heart, one spirit, one country we will put together to achieve what we want to achieve"

Bayelsa Queens kick off their CAFWCL WAFU B Qualifiers campaign against Police Ladies of Ghana on Sunday at Stade charles Konan Banny, Côte d’Ivoire.

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The tournament is now set to take place from August 23 to September 5, 2025, in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire.

The Charles-Konan-Banny Stadium will host seven champion clubs from the member countries of the UFOA B zone for this flagship competition of African women's football.

According to the WAFU B secretariat, the change in dates was to aid the team in finalizing some “critical organizational arrangements ahead of kickoff.”

The group stage draw date will also be announced soon.

Nigeria Women's Football League champions Bayelsa Queens will compete with Asec Mimosas ladies of Ivory Coast, AS GNN ladies of Niger, Burkina’s USFA ladies, ASKO ladies of Togo, Sam Nelly of Benin, and Police Ladies from Ghana for the CAF Women's Champions League ticket.

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Nigerian forward Edna Imade extended her scoring streak to six consecutive games, netting in Granada’s 2-1 victory over UD Tenerife in Liga F on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports

The December player of the month struck in the 39th minute for her 12th season goal after her earlier attempt had Ricocheted the bar.

Ariadna Mingueza made it 2-0 for Granada shortly after halftime after her shot at the edge of the box

Despite Gift Monday’s late goal in the 90th minute for Tenerife, Granada held on for the win.

Granada will play SD Eibar in their next league match on Saturday.

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Nigeria's Rasheedat Ajibade ended her shyness in front of goal after over 3 months against Levante, but it was not enough to earn her side a win, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The Super Falcons captain scored a stunning goal to put AthletiCo De Madrid Femenino in the lead, but Levante equalised to see the two sides share the spoils at full time.

Rasheedat Ajibade found the back of the net in the 16th minute against Levante Badalona.

Moments after her attempt hit the bar, Ajibade hit a low shot to bit the goalkepper and end her score less run since match day 4.

However, Levante through Irina Uribe leveled in the 58th minute with nothing to choose between the two sides at the end.

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Edo Queens have lost the bronze medal match of the 2024 CAF Women's Champions League against FC Masar on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

Nigeria 's sole representative lost 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw at full time at the M'hamed ElAbadi- El Jadida.

The two debuts went into the game with history in their minds and the Nigerian side put in their all to achieve the feat.

However, all efforts to win the game proved abortive until the encounter had to be decided via spot kicks where the Egyptians triumphed.

With the result could not equal Bayelsa Queens as the only side to have gotten a medal in the competition after they won bronze in 2022.

The will take solace nevertheless in the cash prize of 300,000 dollars for finishing 4th.

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Following the group stage conclusion of the ongoing 2024 CAF Women's Champions League in Morocco, the CAF Technical Study Group (TSG) has recognized the top performers by naming an elite 11-player squad with two Edo Queens players included in the XI, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes.

This prestigious selection highlights the exceptional talent on display during the tournament.

The Best 11 is dominated by AS FAR, with four players cutting. Tournament debutants, Edo Queens and FC Masar, each contribute two players to the lineup, while Mamelodi Sundowns, University of the Western Cape (UWC), and TP Mazembe round out the final 11.

Khadija ER-Rmichi of AS FAR, who impressively conceded only one goal in the group stage, secures the goalkeeper position. The central defensive pairing features Nouhaila Benzina of AS FAR and Shadia Nankya of FC Masar. The full-back positions are occupied by Cordelia Odoma of Edo Queens and Karabo Dhlamini of Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies.

In midfield, Amogelang Motau of UWC anchors the team, providing support to the attacking duo of Sanaa Mssoudy of AS FAR and Sandrine Niyonkuru of FC Masar. Leading the attacking line is Emem Essien of Edo Queens, who is joined by AS FAR's teenage star, Doha El Madani, and Lacho Marta of TP Mazembe.

The CAF Technical Study Group has also acknowledged the outstanding individual performances and coaching achievements during the group stage, further recognizing the exceptional talent and dedication showcased by the participants.

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Edo Queens's hopes of making the first-time CAF Women's Champions League final were dashed after they lost their semi-final clash against TP Mazembe Ladies on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The Nigerian side lost 3-1 to the Congolese side after extra time at the Laarbi Zaouli - Casablanca Stadium, after the game finished 1-1 at the regulation time.

After a goalless affair in the first half, TP Mazembe opened the score earlier in the second half, but the goal was ruled out for offside.

However, Edo Queens got ahead through Emem Essien, who looped the ball over the goalkeeper on 65 minutes.

TP Mazembe put a dagger in the hearts of the Nigerian ladies through Kanjinga Nangunji in the 90th minute pushing the match into an extra time.

The Congolese side got into the lead for the first time through an own goal by Comfort Folorunsho scored in the 101 minute.

Marlene Kasai converted from the penalty spot eight minutes later to put the game beyond Moses Aduku’s side.

Edo Queens will now seek to match the record of Bayelsa Queens who are the only Nigerian team to get to the third place and win the bronze match when they play FC Masar who lost 2-1 to AS FAR Ladies.

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Edo Queens produced a thrilling comeback to defeat defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in their final group-stage match at the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League, securing a place in the semifinals, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes.

Despite falling behind 1-0 early in the match, with Melinda Kgadiete putting Sundowns ahead in the 28th minute, Edo Queens demonstrated resilience. Chioma Olise’s missed penalty in the 54th minute seemed to leave Sundowns with an advantage, but the Nigerian champions refused to give up.

In stoppage time, Emem Essien equalized, and just minutes later, substitute Mary Mamudu scored the match-winner. This dramatic turn of events ensured that Edo Queens topped Group B with seven points from three games, while Sundowns were eliminated along with CBE FC.

The victory also meant Egypt’s FC Masar, who triumphed over Commercial Bank FC of Ethiopia, finished second in the group.

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There was nothing to choose between Edo Queens and FC Masar after full-time at the Laarbi Zaouli Casablanca, Morocco on Wednesday.

Another heroic performance by goalkeeper, Sandarine Nyonkuru saw the tie remain without a goal. She made sure her side did not concede, emerging as the woman of the match after the game.

Edo Queens are now faced with getting a result against defending champions, Mamelodi Sundown Ladies in their last group match in order to qualify.

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Edo Queens Coach, Moses Aduku has anticipated a tough tie when his side takes on FC Masar in the second group match of the CAF Women's Champions League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

Aduku and his girls are still smarting from their 3-0 triumph over CBE FC of Ethiopia in their first match. They say they expect to win, but the Egyptian side will not be easy.

In their first game, the Godwin Obaseki Girls face a Masar side who shocked defending champions, Mamelodi Sundown Ladies.

And Aduku says his team respects Masar but they are here for business.

"Our target is to win, but it's not going to be easy. The other team won their last game against the defending champions so they are a good side we respect them, but we are here to do business"

The encounter between Edo Queens and FC Masar comes up on Wednesday at the Laarbi Zaouli, Casablanca in Morocco at 6pm Nigeria time.

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Oshoala scored one in their 2-1 loss to Washington Spirit in Bay FC's first-ever playoff match.

The reigning African women's footballer of the year scored from close range after connecting to an assisted by Penelope Hocking's cross in the 82nd minute.

The Spirit restored parity 4 minutes later through defender Tara McKeown to take the encounter to extra time.

However, an own goal by Bay FC's Caprice Dydasco in the first half of extra time sealed the victory for the Spirit at Audi Field.

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The Godwin Obaseki Girls defeated the Ethiopians 3-0 to go top of the log courtesy of goals from Folashade Ijamilusi and Goodness Osigwe.

It was Essien who began the fine display with an early goal after scoring from close range just 5 minutes into the encounter.

After the first half had ended 1-0, Ijamilusi doubled the lead on 54 minute before Osigwe rounded off the score with an 80 minute goal for Edo Queens.

The Nigeria Women Football League champions will now keep a date with fellow match day 1 winner, Masar on Wednesday for their next match of the competition.

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Nnadozie conceded five goals as the Women's Soccer League side ran riot over the D1 Arkema side at Stade Charléty, Paris.

The debut goal for Vivianne Miedema saw the visitors in front in the 36 minutes after she met Jess Park's cross and fired in on the volley.

It was almost 2-0 immediately but Nnadozie tipped Fujino's strike onto the crossbar.

Two minutes later the second goal came as Park scored as she confidently fired into the net to grab City's second in quick succession.

Miedema laid one on a plate for Fujino but Nnadozie made the save again to deny the Japan forward a debut goal of her own and end the first half 2-0.

After two minutes of action in the second half, City increased their lead through Mary Fowler in the 49 minute after Nnadozie hesitated and was dispossessed leaving Fowler with an empty net to score.

By the 58th minute, the visitors were 4-0 up after a great cross from Fujino, and Hemp's header was denied by Nnadozie, but Park was first to the rebound and slots home and get her second of the night.

Three minutes after her introduction, Chloe Kelly made it 5-0 for City in the 78 minute.

The encounter ends 5-0 with Nnadozie and her teammates having a mountain to climb in the second leg when they City in England.

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Edo Queens have emerge champions of the 2024 WAFU B CAF Women's Champions League after thrashing Ainonvi FC in the final on Friday evening, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The Nigeria Women Football League Champions put three pass the Benin Republic side at the Stade de Paix in Ivory Coast.

Captain Fantastic Suliat Abideen put Edo Queens ahead just before halftime with a low shot that caught the goalkepper napping.

Emem Essien doubled the lead after one hour of play before Elizabeth Ukandu's own goal on 76 minute to seal the win.

The Nigerian representatives who won all their matches scoring fourteen goals and conceding one to get to final secured their place in the final with a hard-fought 2-1 triumph over host club Inter D'Abidjan.

Edo Queens becomes second Nigeria Women's side to win the title after Bayelsa Queens and have now qualified for the prestigious CAF Women's Champions League.

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