Nigeria's representative at the CAF WAFU B qualifiers, Edo Queens outclassed Niger Republic side, AS Garde Nationale to open their campaign on a blistering note in Cote D'Ivoire on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Coach Moses Aduku’s Queens thrashed AS Garde 5-0 in the group B encounter at the Stade de la paix de Bouaké.
Emem Essien’s 36 minutes goal and Suliat Abideen's on the struck of half time goal gave the Edo side a 2-0 lead.
Blessing Ilivieda started off the Nigeria Women Football League champions fine start to the second half with a 58 minute goal.
Moses Esther made it 4-0 on 73 minute before Joy Jerry completed the rout three minutes later.
The Nigerian Queens will face former WAFU-B winners, Hasaacas on 14 August in their next match.
Uche Dozie