Ampem Darkoa beat Edo Queens to qualify for CAF Women’s Champions League

Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies have secured qualification for the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League after beating Nigeria’s Edo Queens 3-2 after extra time in Cairo.

The victory came following a dispute over the original WAFU Zone B qualifying match, which was played in Burkina Faso two months ago.

Edo Queens had initially won 4-1 on penalties after the sides drew 2-2 in regulation time. However, Ampem Darkoa lodged a protest with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over the officiating, prompting the governing body to annul the shootout.

CAF upheld the 2-2 scoreline and ordered the remaining 30 minutes of extra time to be played at a neutral venue, with a penalty shootout to follow if the teams remained level.

Ampem Darkoa made the most of the opportunity, scoring the decisive goal during the additional period to secure a 3-2 victory and book their place in the continental competition.

The Ghanaian side took the lead just two minutes into the resumed fixture from a corner kick. Edo Queens responded with sustained pressure in search of an equaliser, but Charles Anokye Frimpong’s team held firm to preserve their advantage.

The result confirms Ampem Darkoa’s place in the group stage of the tournament, which runs from 1 to 15 November 2026.

They have been drawn in Group B alongside Moroccan side AS FAR, Uganda’s Kawempe Muslim Ladies and US FAS Bamako of Mali.