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Edo Queens Triumph Over Mamelodi Sundowns, Eye CAF WCL Glory

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An ecstatic atmosphere surrounded the Nigerian football community as Edo Queens stunned defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns with a 2-1 victory on Saturday night, securing their place in the semi-finals of the prestigious CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco.

Edo Queens, the reigning Nigerian champions, have proven their mettle, winning the WAFU B Women’s Champions League earlier this year in Côte d’Ivoire and now continuing their remarkable run in the continental championship.

NFF President Gusau Commends Edo Queens

Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), lauded the team’s resilience and determination:

“The NFF and the Nigerian football family are very proud of Edo Queens’ accomplishments. From winning the WAFU B title to reaching the CAF WCL semi-finals, they have shown the true Nigerian spirit of ambition and tenacity. This victory over the defending champions is a testament to their hard work and potential to claim the ultimate title.”

A Game-Changing Performance

The match against Mamelodi Sundowns was nothing short of dramatic. Sundowns, who have consistently reached the finals since the competition’s inception in 2021, opened the scoring in the 24th minute through Melinda Kgadiete. They maintained their lead until the 90th minute, but Edo Queens refused to back down.

Five minutes into added time, Emem Essien capitalized on a goalkeeping error to level the match. Shortly after, Mary Mamudu sealed the victory with a stunning finish into the roof of the net, assisted by Super Falcons forward Goodness Osigwe. This historic win placed Edo Queens at the top of Group B, sending the defending champions home.

Next Challenge: TP Mazembe

Edo Queens now face TP Mazembe of DR Congo in the semi-finals on Tuesday at 4 PM Morocco time. Later that evening, AS FAR of Morocco will battle Masar FC of Egypt in the second semi-final. With their eyes on the championship, Edo Queens are prepared to overcome every obstacle.

A Remarkable Journey So Far

In the group stages, Edo Queens defeated Commercial Bank of Ethiopia with a commanding 3-0 victory and played a goalless draw against Masar FC of Egypt. Their consistent performance reflects their ambition and readiness to claim the CAF Women’s Champions League title.

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