{
  "id": 10388547,
  "title": "WAFU Zone B Final: Ampem Darkoa get lifeline as CAF overturns Edo Queens’ penalty win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/wafu-zone-b-final-ampem-darkoa-get-lifeline-as-caf-overturns-edo",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T19:58:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/wafu-zone-b-final-ampem-darkoa-get-lifeline-as-caf-overturns-edo-queens-penalty-win/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CAF has overturned Edo Queens' penalty-shootout win over Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the WAFU Zone B final, allowing the Ghana champions another opportunity to qualify for the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League. The initial match ended 2-2 after 90 minutes in Ouagadougou on September 5, but Edo Queens opted for penalties and emerged victorious 4-1. CAF determined that this violated competition regulations, which stipulate a two 15-minute extra time period before resorting to a shootout. Ampem Darkoa did not request a full replay, and CAF upheld the original 90 minutes, with the teams set to resume play with an additional 30 minutes of extra time. If the score remains tied, a new penalty shootout will determine the winner. The WAFU Zone B will determine the date, venue, and kick-off time, with the eventual victor securing the zone's spot in the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League finals.",
  "summary": "By Kwame Bediako CAF has overturned Edo Queens’ penalty-shootout victory over Ampem Darkoa Ladies and ordered the WAFU Zone B final to continue from the 2–2 scoreline. The decision gives Ghana’s champions another chance to qualify for the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League. The match was level after 90 minutes in Ouagadougou on September 5, […]",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}