{
  "id": 9230438,
  "title": "Edo Queens Resume Training Ahead 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/edo-queens-resume-training-ahead-2026-caf-womens-champions-league",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T00:39:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/23/edo-queens-resume-training-ahead-2026-caf-womens-champions-league/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Edo Queens FC, the reigning champions of the WAFU-B league, are set to recommence training on Wednesday, September 23, as they gear up for the upcoming 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League. Scheduled to take place in South Africa in October/November, the Nigerian team will be aiming to carry their recent regional success into the continental competition. Media Officer Ojieva Ehiosun stated that the team had taken a two-week break after securing the WAFU-B title in Burkina Faso. The Benin City-based side will return to the training ground with a focus on enhancing their fitness, tactical organization, and overall readiness for the challenge ahead.\n\nEdo Queens are aware that their upcoming match against South Africa will be a significant test, and they are expected to commit themselves fully to intensive preparations. Head Coach Moses Aduku, who had been away for national team duties during the WAFU-B campaign, has returned to the team and is ready to take charge as they prepare for the major task. The CAF Women’s Champions League is fast approaching, and the Queens will be looking to build upon their regional triumphs, hoping to bring their winning momentum to South Africa.",
  "summary": "Reigning WAFU-B champions, Edo Queens FC, will resume training today, Wednesday, September 23, as preparations begin in earnest for the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League scheduled to hold in South",
  "key_points": [
    "Edo Queens resume training on September 23 for 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League.",
    "Team takes two-week break after winning WAFU-B title in Burkina Faso.",
    "Head Coach Moses Aduku returns to lead preparations for South African match."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Resuming training with their head coach back in charge, Edo Queens FC aims to build on regional success by enhancing fitness and tactical readiness for the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}