{
  "id": 5935950,
  "title": "Ampem Darkoa miss out on CAF Champions League spot after shootout defeat to Edo Queens",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/ampem-darkoa-miss-out-on-caf-champions-league-spot-after-shootout",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T07:54:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ampem-darkoa-miss-out-on-caf-champions-league-spot-after-shootout-defeat-to-edo-queens/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's Ampem Darkoa Ladies were denied a spot in the CAF Women's Champions League following a penalty shootout defeat against Nigeria's Edo Queens in the WAFU B Women's Champions League qualifiers final. The Ghanaian champions led early with a goal from Beline, securing a promising start for Ampem Darkoa. However, Edo Queens equalized in the second half, and Beline added a second goal in the 73rd minute. Despite this, Edo Queens overcame their rivals to triumph 4-1 on penalties, ending Ampem Darkoa's hopes of continental qualification.",
  "summary": "Ghana Women’s Premier League champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies fell short in their bid to qualify for the CAF Women’s Champions League after losing 4-1 on penalties to Nigeria’s Edo Queens in the final of the WAFU B Women’s Champions League qualifiers. The Ghanaian side looked on course for victory after taking the lead inside the […]",
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