Edo Queens will represent Nigeria in the final phase of the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League after winning the WAFU B qualifying tournament. The Benin City side beat Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa 4–1 on penalties after a 2–2 final, completing a route that included a seven-goal group-stage win and an emphatic semi-final victory.
CAF’s official qualifier release says the final tournament "will be joined by the winners of the six zonal tournaments" alongside defending champions AS FAR and a host-country representative. Edo Queens therefore carry the Nigerian place into a field that includes champions from across the continent, not merely a West African rematch.
The qualification record gives their campaign real substance. Edo Queens opened with a 7–0 win over AS GNN, beat ASEC Mimosas 3–1, then overcame USFA 5–1 in the semi-final. In the final, Dooshima Tarnum and Rose Umejiaku scored before the shoot-out settled it. Those results are why the club has earned a place in the continental conversation rather than a ceremonial invitation.
For Nigerian supporters, the next useful step is to follow CAF’s final-phase confirmation for dates, host arrangements and match times. PitchNaija will add every verified WAT kick-off once CAF publishes the tournament schedule. Until then, the safe conclusion is simple: Edo Queens have won Nigeria’s route and should be judged by the harder tests to come.
Which Edo Queens player do you most want to see carry this WAFU B form into the continental finals?
