Nigerian footballer Glory Edet played a pivotal role in TP Mazembe’s historic win at the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League, becoming the first Nigerian to claim the prestigious trophy.
Mazembe secured a 1-0 victory against Moroccan side AS FAR on November 23, 2024, at the Ben M’Hamed El Abdi Stadium in El Jadida, Morocco.
Edet, a former Bayelsa Queens standout, joined the Congolese club in 2023, quickly becoming a key figure in their defensive lineup.
Her contributions were crucial in Mazembe’s ability to fend off AS FAR’s attacks throughout the match, helping to maintain the narrow lead gained from Marlene Yav Kasaj’s early penalty goal.
Edet’s achievement is a milestone for Nigerian football, highlighting the growing influence of Nigerian players in African club competitions.
Her journey from Bayelsa Queens to a continental champion underlines the talent present in Nigeria’s domestic league and its potential impact on the broader African football scene.
This victory not only underscores Edet’s individual success but also shines a spotlight on the strong tradition of Nigerian defenders excelling abroad.
TP Mazembe’s title win has earned them a place among the CAF Women’s Champions League elite, and for Edet, it marks a historic personal and national achievement.
