The Nigeria Women Football League champions, Edo Queens made a resounding victory against Hasaacas Ladies FC of Ghana, 3-0, to book a spot in the semifinals at the ongoing WAFU B Tourney which serves as 2024 CAF Women Champions League qualifier on Wednesday in Bouake Ivory Coast.
The Nigerians started their campaign on a good note with a comprehensive victory over AS Garde Nationale FC of Niger 5-0 in the opener to put them on the driver’s seat in group B with 3 points.
At Stade de la paix de Stadium Bouake, Edo Queens did extra work to be able to beat the muscular Ghanaian side.
Both teams settled for a goalless in the first half.
Emem Essien put Edo Queens ahead in the second half before Moses Esther and Suliat Abideen wrapped up the game.
The victory means Edo Queens qualified for the semi-final after recording two wins.
The results consolidated Edo Queens at the top of the log, scoring six points and eight goals with no goal conceded and left the Ghanian champion on the brink of elimination.
For coach Moses Aduku, The encounter is tough being that Nigeria and Ghana have been on each other’s neck in the round leather game for years.
“ I have on several occasions told my players that our mission to CAF Women’s Champions League is to be the first Nigeria Women Football manager to win the prestigious CAF trophy.
“ So it is the prayers of everybody in Edo State and Nigeria in general to see this dream come through”
In the group’s other game, AS Enticelles of Burkina Faso walloped AS Garde of Niger Republic 6-1 leapfrogging Hassacas to second position on the log, knocking out AS Garde of the competition.
They will battle Omnisport Etincelle in the last group match on August 17th .
AS Enticelles needs to avoid defeat against Edo Queens to make the semi finals while Hassacas Ladies FC of Ghana must defeat AS Garde with as many goals as possible and for a favour from the Edo Queens before they can qualify.
Edo Queens are drawn in Group B alongside Hasaacas Ladies FC of Ghana,Omnisport Etincelle of Burkina Faso and AS Garde Nationale of Niger.
The winner of the region WAFU B CAF Women Champions League tourney will represent the region in the main event later in the year.
