Edo Queens Begin CAF Campaign in Style

Actionable Takeaways

• Edo Queens remain one of Nigeria’s strongest women’s football clubs.
• The team opened its WAFU B qualifiers campaign with a 5-0 victory.
• Edo State government has pledged continued support for the club.
• Qualification for the CAF Women’s Champions League in Cairo remains the team’s main target.

Edo Queens made a commanding start to their campaign at the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU B qualifiers after crushing Niger Republic’s AS Garde Nationale FC 5-0 in their opening group match.

The emphatic win drew praise from Godwin Obaseki, who described the performance as a strong statement from the reigning Nigerian women’s league champions.

In a statement released after the match, the Edo State governor applauded the team’s discipline and attacking display, saying the players had once again shown why they remain one of the leading sides in women’s football across West Africa.

Obaseki Backs Edo Queens for CAF Women’s Champions League Spot

According to the governor, the victory demonstrated the club’s readiness to compete against some of the continent’s strongest women’s teams.

He said the squad had continued to represent both Edo State and Nigeria positively on the continental stage. Obaseki also assured the players of continued government support as they push for qualification to the main CAF Women’s Champions League tournament scheduled to hold in Cairo, Egypt.

The governor noted that the team’s dominant opening performance reflected the hard work and investment that have gone into developing women’s football in Edo State.

Edo Queens Carry Nigeria’s Hopes

Edo Queens entered the WAFU B qualifying tournament as Nigeria’s representatives after winning the Nigerian Women’s Premier League title.

The regional competition, hosted in Côte d’Ivoire, features top women’s clubs from several West African nations, including Ghana, Burkina Faso, Togo and Niger Republic.

The Benin City-based side has built a growing reputation for strong performances and financial stability within the Nigeria Women Football League. Football analysts say the club’s structure and state backing have helped transform it into one of the country’s most competitive women’s teams.

Growing Spotlight on Women’s Football

Women’s football in Nigeria has continued to attract wider attention in recent years, driven by improved league organisation and stronger performances in continental tournaments.

Observers believe Edo Queens’ early success in the qualifiers could boost confidence ahead of tougher fixtures in the competition.

The CAF Women’s Champions League, launched in 2021, has become Africa’s premier club competition for women’s football, giving regional champions a bigger international platform.

Edo Queens’ dominant opening victory has strengthened hopes of another strong Nigerian outing in African women’s football. With government backing and growing momentum, the team now faces increased expectations as it aims to secure a place at the CAF Women’s Champions League finals in Cairo.