Edo Queens secured their win in the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU Zone B qualifiers with an emphatic 5-0 victory over AS GNN of Niger.
This dominant performance follows their earlier triumph in the NWFL Super 6 tournament, reinforcing their position as strong contenders.
The match, held in Abidjan, saw Emem Essien open the scoring in the 35th minute, with Suliat Abideen doubling the lead just before halftime through a penalty. The first half ended 2-0 in favor of Edo Queens.
In the second half, Edo Queens continued their dominance, adding three more goals, including one from a free kick by Blessing Llveda and additional strikes by Esther Moses and Joy Jerry. The game ended in a resounding 5-0 victory for the Nigerian side.
The Nigeria’s representatives sit atop group B with 3 points and a 5-goal advantage. The Benin-based girls will take on Hassaca Ladies in match day two on Wednesday, August 14 at the same stadium.
With this win, Edo Queens now look ahead to a crucial match against Hasaacas Ladies from Ghana, which will likely be a tougher test as they aim to secure their place in the next stage of the competition.
Supporters and fans of Edo Queens will be watching and cheering enthusiastically as they keep winning, ultimately bring back the trophy and gain continental glory.
