CAF Women’s Champions League 2026: Ampem Darkoa Defeat Nigeria’s Edo Queens to Qualify

Ampem Darkoa Ladies defeated Nigeria's Edo Queens 1-0 in extra-time in a rescheduled WAFU Zone B qualifying final held in Cairo, EgyptCAF had annulled Edo Queens' original 4-1 penalty win after Ampem Darkoa's protest over a procedural violation was upheldThe Ghanaian champions have been drawn in Group B alongside defending champions AS FAR of Morocco at the continental tournamentGhana’s top stories, now easier to find. Discover our new search feature!

Ampem Darkoa Ladies have secured qualification for the 2026 CAF Women's Champions League, defeating Nigeria's Edo Queens 1-0 in a rescheduled WAFU Zone B qualifying final played in Cairo, Egypt, on October 29.

The decisive goal arrived during extra time, thanks to Mohammed Afishata, bringing a dramatic conclusion to a qualifying saga that had spanned nearly two months and two countries.

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However, Ampem Darkoa filed a formal protest, arguing that the match had proceeded directly to penalties without the mandatory extra time period being played.

CAF's Organising Committee for Women's Football upheld the complaint on September 26, ordering that the tie be resumed from the start of extra time.

According to Ghanafa.org, the CAF Appeal Board confirmed that ruling on October 16, paving the way for Thursday's conclusion in Egypt.

Given a second chance, the Techiman-based side made no mistake, finding the net in extra time to overturn the earlier outcome and claim the qualification berth.

The 2026 CAF Women's Champions League is set to run from November 1 to 15 in Egypt, giving the Ghanaian champions very little time to prepare following their hard-fought qualifying campaign.

Ampem Darkoa have been drawn into Group B, where they will face defending champions AS FAR of Morocco, Uganda's Kawempe Muslim Ladies, and USFAS Bamako of Mali — a stern test of their continental ambitions from the outset.

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In other news, YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Ghana’s Black Maidens reached the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup quarter-finals after defeating Argentina on penalties on October 28.

Jessica Appiah scored the opener and converted the decisive spot-kick as Ghana prevailed despite playing with 10 players.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe (Sports Editor) Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a CAF-accredited journalist with over five years of experience in digital journalism. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Integrated Rural Arts and Industry (2016). Godwin’s career includes covering the 2023 AFCON and grassroots competitions within Ghana. He has also served as a Presenter at VNTV, a Sports Analyst at Obonu FM, and a Football Writer for a myriad of sports websites. He joined Yen.com.gh in 2024 to cover sports. Email: godwin.tagoe@yen.com.gh.