Ghanaian side, Ampem Darkoa Ladies are through to the final of the 2026 WAFU Zone B Women’s Champions League qualifiers after a convincing 4-1 thrashing of Benin’s FC Dynamique in their semi-final on Wednesday. Editorial Standards
The Ghanaian queens will now be facing Nigeria’s Edo Queens in a mouth-watering final match with only one ticket for this year’s CAF Women’s Champions League at stake.
Edo Queens had earlier booked their slot in the final with a ruthless 5-0 victory over hosts USFA of Burkina Faso in their semi-final clash.Both Ghanaian champions and Edo Queens will lock horns again after having played each other in the group stages where the Ampem Darkoa beat the Nigerian queens 2-0.
Rebecca Assemani and Milot Pokuaa both scored for the Ghanaian champions to earn all three points in that game.With the win over FC Dynamique, Ampem Darkoa ladies are now through four straight wins and remain unbeaten in the competition with 11 goals to their credit.
Milot Pokua’s hat-trick against the Beninese champions sees her leading her side with the highest number of goals in the competition.On the other hand, Edo Queens have also proven to be formidable, as they also head to the final of the tournament without conceding any goals, recording a high 5-0 victory over host, Burkina Faso in their semi-final duel. Corrections Policy
The final is likely to be a fierce clash of the Ghana-Nigeria football rivalry and Ampem Darkoa have a head start over their opponents in this one, having beaten the Edo queens in the group stages.
However, Edo Queens would come into this final with fresh energy after a convincing semi-final victory and with a more focused approach given the high stake involved in the fixture.With Ghana’s women’s football gaining more global recognition, Ampem Darkoa’s quest for continental glory through WAFU B is a major motivation for the Ghanaian women’s football loving populace.
The ladies having excelled so far will be looking forward to cementing their place on the continental front.Ampem Darkoa having secured a place in the final will be eyeing an unbeaten record and the continent ticket at stake.
Given the caliber of players at their disposal and their run so far, the ladies may have an edge over their Nigerian counterparts. The team looks well-drilled and have demonstrated that they have what it takes to emerge victorious from any contest.
Edo Queens on the hand will be battling for pride, and victory in the final will be a significant achievement and a ticket for the premier African club competition in women’s football. Their dominant performance against the host nation indicates that they are a capable side and would be leaving it all on the pitch. Editorial Ethics & Independence
For the Ampem Darkoa team, the winning formula appears to be a blend of defensive solidity and a potent attack that has seen them score 11 goals throughout the qualifiers.
The team will hope to replicate their previous performance against the Nigerian side, but in a more tactical and decisive manner.
Edo Queens on the other hand have the capability to exploit defensive lapses and will certainly put the Ampem Darkoa back line to test, following their impressive 5 goals tally in the semi-final match.
This clash between the Ghanaian giants and the Nigerian representatives promises to be a spectacle and a true showcase of West African women’s football.
The winner of this fixture will not only hoist the WAFU B title but will also have the honor of representing their region in the prestigious CAF Women’s Champions League.
The stakes couldn’t be higher as the two teams with identical winning streaks look set to deliver a thrilling encounter that is sure to be on the lips of women’s football followers across Africa.