CAFWCLQ: EDO QUEENS THRASH AINONVI FC TO CLAIM TITLE
Edo Queens defeated Benin Republic’s Ainonvi FC 3-0 in the final of WAFU B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers at the Stade de la Paix, Bouake on Friday night.
The Nigerian champions also sealed a place in the CAF Women’s Champions League following the win.
Captain Suliat Abideeen gave Moses Aduku’s side the lead just before the break.
Enterprising forward Emem Essien doubled the Benin City club lead on the hour mark.
Elizabeth Ukandu scored an own goal 14 minutes from time to make the scoreline more emphatic for the Nigerian side.
Edo Queens entered the history as the second Nigerian club to win the competition after Bayelsa United claimed the title in 2022.
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