Edo Queens have earned a prestigious spot in the final shortlist for the 2024 CAF Women's Club of the Year award, making history as one of the top three contenders, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.
The other two clubs vying for the honor are African champions TP Mazembe and AS FAR of Morocco. CAF's announcement of the finalists was made on Thursday, marking an exciting moment for the Benin City-based club.
The recognition comes on the back of Edo Queens' impressive performances throughout the year, particularly their triumph in the WAFU B Women’s Champions League, where they emerged victorious earlier this year. Their strong showing continued into the 2024 CAF Women's Champions League, where they secured a respectable fourth-place finish.
Under the leadership of coach Moses Aduku, Edo Queens are now focused on making history by becoming the first Nigerian club to win the coveted award. The ceremony to crown the winner will take place in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday, December 16, 2024, bringing together the continent's finest women's clubs.
This nomination highlights the club's growing influence in African women's football and solidifies its position as one of the continent's top-tier teams. Should they claim the award, it would be a monumental achievement for the club and Nigerian women’s football as a whole.
Oluwayemi Omolagba