Delta Queens, the reigning Nigerian champions, are eagerly awaiting the announcement of their opponents for the West African Football Union (WAFU) B leg of the CAF Champions League play-off.
The draw for this highly anticipated event will take place in Abuja on July 3, as confirmed by the African football governing body.
The participating teams will be divided into two zones during the draw, setting the stage for an exciting clash between some of West Africa’s top women’s football clubs. The sub-continental football governing body recently sent a communique to all general secretaries under WAFU B, notifying them that the draw will commence promptly at 11:00 a.m.
Delta Queens, who emerged victorious in the Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) Super Six play-off just last week, have dethroned Bayelsa Queens, the previous representatives of Nigeria in the competition. It is worth noting that Bayelsa Queens had an impressive run in the tournament last season, clinching the title in Ghana and later securing the bronze medal at the larger continental championship held in Morocco.
As Delta Queens prepare for the WAFU B play-off, their primary challengers will be Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies, the winners of the 2022/23 Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League. The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between these two formidable teams, as they vie for a coveted spot in the prestigious CAF Champions League.
The WAFU B tournament, set to take place in Bènin City, promises to be a spectacle of skill, passion, and determination. Fans across West Africa eagerly anticipate the clash of titans in August, as teams from different nations compete for regional supremacy and a chance to advance further in the continental competition.
The upcoming draw on July 3 will unveil the path that Delta Queens and other participating teams must navigate to fulfill their ambitions of lifting the WAFU B trophy and securing their place in the illustrious CAF Champions League. Football enthusiasts can expect intense matches, memorable performances, and the emergence of new stars as this highly anticipated tournament unfolds.
