WAFU Zone B WCLQ: Ampem Darkoa protest final after penalty shootout

Ampem Darkoa Ladies, the reigning champions of Ghana's Women's league, have lodged a formal protest with WAFU Zone B and CAF following their Women's Champions League final against Edo Queens. The match finished 2-2 after 90 minutes, but instead of continuing with extra time, it progressed straight to a penalty shootout. Ampem Darkoa argues they were led to believe extra time would be played if the final ended level at the 90-minute mark.

According to the club, the tournament's regulations explicitly stated that extra time would be played in such scenarios. However, they claim that the final's general coordinator instructed the teams to go straight to penalties, contradicting CAF's written rules. The Ghanaian champions had four substitutes prepared for extra time but were informed penalties would decide the winner.

Ampem Darkoa is requesting a review of the circumstances and an order to play extra time or revert to replaying the match from the point penalties were introduced. They have expressed gratitude for the Ghana Football Association's support while awaiting CAF and WAFU Zone B's decision. The outcome of the shootout could have significant implications for qualification, potentially leading to a replay or extra time, depending on the governing bodies' decision.