Edo Queens Win WAFU-B Title After Dramatic Comeback

When you're down 2-1 in the 94th minute of a championship final, most teams would accept defeat. Edo Queens had other plans.

The Nigerian champions pulled off a stunning comeback Saturday night in Burkina Faso, equalizing in stoppage time before winning 4-1 on penalties to reclaim the WAFU-B Women's Champions League title. The victory sends them back to Africa's premier women's club competition, where they'll get another shot at continental glory.

The match couldn't have started worse for Edo Queens. Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies scored just two minutes in, leaving the Nigerians scrambling.

But Doosuur Anastasia Atume answered immediately, leveling the score two minutes later. The teams stayed locked at 1-1 for over an hour before Ampem Darkoa struck again in the 74th minute.

With time running out and facing their Ghanaian rivals who had already beaten them once in group stage, Edo Queens refused to fold. Oluebube Umejiaku's 94th-minute goal forced penalties, where the Nigerian side kept their composure to seal the win.

The victory was especially sweet because it erased the only loss Edo Queens suffered all tournament. Ampem Darkoa had defeated them 2-1 in group play, but when the stakes were highest, the Nigerian champions delivered.

The Ripple Effect

This triumph extends beyond one team's trophy cabinet. Edo Queens first won this regional title just last year in their debut campaign, then finished fourth at the CAF Women's Champions League.

Now they're going back stronger, carrying the confidence of champions who know how to win when everything's on the line. Their success is elevating Nigerian women's football and inspiring young girls across West Africa who see what's possible.

Individual honors reflected the team's collective excellence. Doosuur Anastasia won the tournament's Golden Boot for top scorer, while Oluwakemi Adegbuyi earned Best Player recognition for her leadership and consistent performances throughout the competition.

The path to the final showcased Edo Queens' attacking power too. They demolished host nation USFA 5-1 in the semifinals, showing they could dominate as decisively as they could survive pressure.

What makes this story special isn't just the comeback or the penalty shootout heroics. It's watching a young club establish themselves as regional powerhouses, building a winning culture that refuses to accept anything less than their best when it matters most.

Edo Queens head to the CAF Women's Champions League finals carrying momentum, belief, and proof that they belong among Africa's elite.