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WAFU B Champions League: Edo Queens edge Ampem Darkoa on penalties to clinch title

Edo Queens were crowned 2026 WAFU B Women’s Champions League winners following a 4-1 penalty shootout victory over Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies. Both teams battled to a 2-2 draw in regulation time. Ampem Darkoa struck as early as the second minute through Beline Nyarko, but Edo Queens responded almost immediately, with Doosuur Anastasia Atume […] WAFU B Champions League: Edo Queens edge…

WAFU B Champions League: Edo Queens edge Ampem Darkoa on penalties to clinch title

Edo Queens secured the 2026 WAFU B Women’s Champions League title after defeating Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies 4-1 on penalties. The match ended in a 2-2 draw after regulation time. Ampem Darkoa scored first in the second minute with a goal from Beline Nyarko. Edo Queens quickly equalized two minutes later through Doosuur Anastasia Atume.

Nyarko scored again just 16 minutes from time. With Edo Queens trailing, Oluebube Umejiaku scored the equalizer deep into stoppage time, leading to the penalty shootout. Kennedy Boboye's team converted all four of their penalties, while Ampem Darkoa scored one and missed twice, resulting in Edo Queens' 4-1 victory. This win secures the Nigerian champions a spot in the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League.

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