CAFWCL: Edo Queens Beat Reigning champion to qualify for Semifinals





Pic: The victorious Edo Queens FC celebrating after defeating the reigning champion for Semifinals 




By Editor

November 16, 2024





The Edo Queens FC of Benin, the Nigeria representative in the ongoing CAF Women Champions  League in Casablanca,
Morocco has defeated the reigning champion, Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa to qualify for the Semifinal of the tournament.

Dailymonitorngr reports that the Edo Queens  beat their opponent 2-1 to qualify for the semifinal.

The Moses Aduku tutored Queens  will now  slug it out with TP Mazembe of Congo Democratic Republic in the semi-final on Tuesday.

The Saturday's match was the Nigeria representatives last group game at the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League.

The Aduku's Babes staged  a dramatic comeback to defeat  the defending champion.

Sundowns took the lead through Melinda Kgadiete in the 24th minute.

The South Africans maintained the lead until the dying moments of the match before Emem Essien equalised at 95 minutes.

Substitute Mary Mamudu scored the winning  goal in the last seconds of added time.

The Edo Queens finished top of Group B with seven points from three games.

Hosts AS FAR and FC Masar will clash in the other last four tie.

Dailymonitorngr recalls that the State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo had on Friday charged the Edo Queens to beat their opponents in the tournament and bring the cup home.

The governor had also assured the  team of his continuous support, as they represent the state and Nigeria in the competition.

According to him, the new administration is in solidarity with the girls who are representing the State and nation at the Confederation of Africa Football Women Champions League in far away Morocco.

"I think the girls might be worried about the change of leadership in the Edo State, but I want them to know that we are with them. I have been briefed, and I know our team is in Morocco doing well. So, we will not abandon them. We are aware of the exploits, and I urge them to continue to dominate.

"My message to Edo Queens is that they have nothing to worry about. We are solidly behind them. We want our girls to beat  Sundown Saturday and win for me. 

“Go ahead to also win the cup and bring it to your fatherland. Sports will surely be given a top priority it deserves in my Government,”he said.

The Nigeria Women Premier League champions, Edo Queens began with a 3-0 victory over Commercial Bank of Ethiopia  with Emem Essien , Folashade Ijamilusi and Goodness Osigwe scoring for the Queens.

Edo Queens ended their second match in a goalless stalemate with Masar FC of Egypt on Wednesday to lead Group B. They need a draw  to qualify for the semifinals.


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