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Edo Queens

Also known as: Edo Queens FC

Edo Queens — Nigerian women's football club competing in WAFU Zone B Women's Champions League qualifiers against Ampem Darkoa.

2026-08-242026-10-28

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … The Ghanaian champions suffered defeat in the final of the WAFU B Women’s Champions League Qualifiers, losing 4-1 on penalties to Edo Queens. …

    Ampem Darkoa Ladies miss out on CAF Champions League qualification after penalty shootout loss
  3. Joy Online

    … Ampem Darkoa defeated ASEC in their opening game before thrashing AS Garde Nationale in their second game, then finishing their group campaign with a comeback win over Edo Queens of Nigeria to finish top of Group B. …

    Ampem Darkoa Ladies set sight on CAF Champions League return with Edo Queens the hurdle
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    … The Ghanaian champions will now face Nigerian side Edo Queens in the final slated for Saturday, at the August 4 Stadium. …

    Ampem Darkoa Ladies in WAFU Zone B WCL final
  5. Joy Online

    … Ampem Darkoa’s Ladies will now face Edo Queens of Nigeria in the final on Saturday, September 5, in a repeat of the last Group B fixture.

    WAFU B WCLQ: Ampem Darkoa Ladies thrash Dynamique FC to reach final
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    … The Ghanaian champions topped Group B after coming from behind to beat Edo Queens of Nigeria 2-1 in their final group game on Sunday. …

    Ampem Darkoa Ladies to face FC Dynamique
  7. August 2026
  8. Joy Online

    Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies wrapped up their group campaign at the ongoing WAFU B Women’s Champions League Qualifiers with victory over Edo Queens. …

    WAFU B WCLQ: Ampem Darkoa Ladies come from behind to beat Edo Queens
  9. Joy Online

    … The win seals Ampem Darkoa’s position in the semifinals of the competition ahead of their final group game against Edo Queens, who handed ASEC Mimosas their second defeat in the group. …

    WAFU B WCLQ: Ampem Darkoa Ladies book semis spot with win over AS Garde Nationale
  10. Joy Online

    … Ampem Darkoa were drawn in Group B for the tournament, where they will come up against ASEC Mimosas, Edo Queens and AS Garde Nationale of Niger. …

    2026 WAFU B WCLQ: Ampem Darkoa Ladies to begin campaign against ASEC Mimosas on Monday
Sport

Ampem Darkoa Ladies arrive for WAFU Champions League replay in Cairo

The News

Ghana Women's Premier League champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies have arrived in Egypt for a replay against Edo Queens in the WAFU B Women's Champions League qualifiers. Following CAF's decision to nullify the earlier penalty shootout result, the teams will resume from the start of extra time with the score at 2-2, with the winner advancing to the main CAF Women's Champions League.

8 hours ago · Joy Online →

Today

  1. Ampem Darkoa Ladies arrive for WAFU Champions League replay in Cairo

    Ghana Women's Premier League champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies have arrived in Egypt for a replay against Edo Queens in the WAFU B Women's Champions League qualifiers. Following CAF's decision to nullify the earlier penalty shootout result, the teams will resume from the start of extra time with the score at 2-2, with the winner advancing to the main CAF Women's Champions League.

    8 hours ago · Joy Online →

Friday 23 October

  1. CAF confirms Ampem Darkoa vs Edo Queens replay in Egypt

    CAF has confirmed that the WAFU Zone B qualifying final continuation between Edo Queens FC and Ampem Darkoa Ladies FC will take place in Egypt on October 28 or 29, 2026, resuming from a 2-2 score after extra time, followed by a penalty shoot-out if needed. The match replay follows the annulment of Edo Queens' earlier 4-1 penalty shoot-out victory after a successful protest by Ampem Darkoa, with the winner representing WAFU B at the CAF Women's Champions League Egypt 2026.

    23 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 22 October

  1. CAF confirms WAFU Zone B final resumption in Egypt October 2026

    The Confederation of African Football has scheduled the continuation of the WAFU Zone B qualifying final between Ampem Darkoa Ladies FC and Edo Queens FC for October 28 or 29, 2026, in Egypt. The match will resume from the start of extra time at 2-2 after Ampem Darkoa's successful protest of Edo Queens' original penalty shootout victory.

    22 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. CAF confirms eight-team draw format for 2026 Women's Champions League

    The Confederation of African Football has confirmed the draw procedure for the 2026 CAF Women's Champions League in Egypt, with eight teams divided into two groups of four; FC Masar host in position A1, defending champions AS FAR in position B1, and the remaining six teams split into two pots based on recent performance, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stage.

    21 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Edo Queens, Ampem Darkoa to restart WAFU B final extra time

    Edo Queens and Ampem Darkoa Ladies will resume their WAFU B Women's Champions League final on Saturday in Burkina Faso from 2-2 in extra time, after CAF annulled the initial penalty shootout victory by Edo Queens following officials' failure to play the required extra time before penalties.

    21 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. CAF annuls Edo Queens penalty win, orders extra-time replay against Ampem Darkoa

    The CAF Appeal Board has confirmed the annulment of Nigeria's Edo Queens FC penalty shootout victory over Ghana's Ampem Darkoa Ladies FC in the WAFU Zone B qualifying final, ordering the match to resume from the start of extra time with the score at 2-2. If the score remains level after two fifteen-minute periods, a new penalty shootout will determine the winner.

    20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 27 September

  1. CAF annuls Edo Queens penalty win, orders WAFU final replay

    The Confederation of African Football has annulled Edo Queens' 4-1 penalty-shootout victory over Ghana's Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the WAFU Zone B Women's Champions League qualifying final, ordering the match to resume from extra time with the score at 2-2. CAF ruled that the match officials erred in proceeding directly to penalties instead of playing two 15-minute periods of extra time, as required by competition regulations.

    27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

  1. Ampem Darkoa Ladies protest WAFU final after penalties instead of extra time

    Ghana Women's Premier League champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies have protested to WAFU B and CAF after their Women's Champions League qualification final against Nigeria's Edo Queens went directly to a penalty shootout instead of extra time following a 2-2 draw. The club says they were preparing substitutes for extra time but were instead directed straight to penalties, where they lost 4-1.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

  1. Ghanaian women footballers excel across international leagues

    Ghanaian female footballers had strong performances across multiple leagues over the weekend: Sharon Sampson scored and assisted for Pitea IF in Sweden, Evelyn Badu provided an assist for Montreal Roses in Canada, and Grace Asantewaa featured for Tigres in Mexico, among other successes.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ampem Darkoa lose CAF Champions League spot to Edo Queens

    Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies missed qualification for the CAF Women's Champions League after losing to Nigeria's Edo Queens 4-1 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in the WAFU Zone B qualifiers final in Ouagadougou on Saturday.

    7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Ampem Darkoa loses CAF qualification after penalty shootout

    Ghana's Ampem Darkoa Ladies fell 4-1 on penalties to Edo Queens in the WAFU B Women's Champions League Qualifiers final, ending Ghana's chance at CAF Women's Champions League representation for the third consecutive season. The match finished 2-2 after Edo Queens equalized in the 93rd minute.

    5 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

  1. Ampem Darkoa Ladies face Edo Queens in CAF Champions League qualifier final

    Ghana's Ampem Darkoa Ladies, seeking a second CAF Women's Champions League appearance, will face Nigeria's Edo Queens in the WAFU B qualifiers final. Ampem Darkoa have won all four games in the qualifiers, including a 4-1 semifinal victory over Dynamique FC of Benin.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ampem Darkoa Ladies reach WAFU Zone B WCL final

    Ghana's Ampem Darkoa Ladies advanced to the 2026 WAFU Zone B Women's Champions League final by defeating FC Dynamique of Benin 4-1 in the semi-finals and will face Nigerian side Edo Queens in the final on Saturday.

    4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Ampem Darkoa Ladies advance to WAFU B final with 4-1 win

    Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies defeated Benin's Dynamique FC 4-1 in the 2026 WAFU B Women's Champions League Qualifiers semifinal, with Milot Pokuaa scoring a brace. They will face Edo Queens of Nigeria in the final on Saturday, September 5.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Ampem Darkoa Ladies face FC Dynamique in WAFU B semi-final

    Ampem Darkoa Ladies, who topped Group B with a perfect record in the WAFU B Women's Champions League qualifiers, will face FC Dynamique in the semi-finals tomorrow at the August 4 Stadium in Ouagadougou. The Ghanaian champions have won all group matches with seven goals scored and one conceded, while FC Dynamique are yet to record a win or goal in the tournament.

    1 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Ampem Darkoa Ladies beat Edo Queens, top Group B

    Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies came from a goal down to defeat Nigerian side Edo Queens 2-1 in their final group game of the WAFU B Women's Champions League Qualifiers, finishing top of Group B and advancing to face USFA in the semifinals.

    30 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

  1. Ampem Darkoa defeats AS Garde Nationale 4-0 for semis

    Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies secured a semifinal spot in the 2026 WAFU B Women's Champions League Qualifiers with a 4-0 victory over Niger's AS Garde Nationale, making it two wins in two games.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

  1. Ampem Darkoa Ladies face ASEC Mimosas in WAFU B qualifier

    Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies begin their 2026 WAFU B Women's Champions League Qualifiers campaign on Monday, August 24, against last year's champions ASEC Mimosas in Group B in Burkina Faso. The side also faces Edo Queens and AS Garde Nationale of Niger in the group, aiming to finish in the top two to advance.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

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