SiteLock
Edo Queens beat CBE of Ethiopia in the opener
Edo Queens beat CBE of Ethiopia in the opener

CAF Women’s C/League: Edo Queens In Fight To Finish Clash Against Mamelodi Sundowns

1 week ago
1 min read

Nigeria’s representatives at the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco, Edo Queens, are on the verge of Zooming into the semifinals of the competition but will have to overcome defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies of South Africa on Saturday.

Edo Queens opened their campaign in the tournament with an emphatic 3-0 demolition of CBE and went ahead to draw goalless against Masar in the second group match, and currently lead the group with four points in two matches followed by Masar who have also garnered four points and will next face CBE in the final group match.

Join our WhatsApp Channel

Mamelodi Sundowns are third on the table with three points and will undoubtedly be fighting tooth and nail when they face their Nigerian counterparts on Saturday.

READ ALSO :Edo Queens Eye Jackpot As CAF Increases Women Champions League Largesse

Mamelodi Sundowns have won two of the three editions held so far, with AS FAR of Morocco winning one.

In Group A, AS FAR are running the show with six points already in the kitty guaranteeing them a place in the semifinals, TP Mazembe and UCW both have three points to place second and third respectively. Last Group match pairings in Group A indicate that Aigles de la Médina of Senegal will face TP Mazembe of DR Congo on Friday in what looks like formality match for the ladies from Senegal who are already out of the competition after two defeats.

The second match of the group will see high flying hosts AS Far take on UWC Ladies of South Africa who will need to post a table turning performance to progress.

The second match on Saturday will see FC Masar of Egypt lock horns against CBE of Ethiopia.

Should Edo Queens emerge Champions at the tournament which ends November 23, they will be handing new Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, his first trophy. It will also mark an improved performance from the record of Bayelsa Queens who finished third at the 2022 edition after beating Simba Queens of Tanzania by a lone goal.

 

content

julius
+ posts

Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.

Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.


MOST READ

Follow Us

Latest from Sports