Ampem Darkoa Ladies Arrive in Cairo for WAFU B Replay Against Edo Queens
Ampem Darkoa Ladies, champions of the Ghana Women’s Premier League, have arrived in Cairo for the replay of their WAFU B Women’s Champions League qualifier against Edo Queens.
In Brief
- •Ampem Darkoa Ladies, champions of the Ghana Women’s Premier League, have arrived in Cairo for the replay of their WAFU B Women’s Champions League qualifier against Edo Queens.
- •CAF annulled the penalty shootout that had awarded Edo Queens a win, ordering a 30‑minute extra‑time replay starting from a 2‑2 score.
- •The replay will consist of two 15‑minute periods, followed by a penalty shoot‑out if scores remain level, with the winner advancing to the CAF Women’s Champions League.
- •The match is scheduled to take place this week in Cairo, Egypt.
Why It Matters
The WAFU B Women’s Champions League serves as a regional gateway to the CAF Women’s Champions League, Africa’s premier club competition for women’s football. The outcome of this replay will determine which team represents the zone in the continental tournament, impacting club prestige, player exposure, and potential financial rewards. CAF’s decision to nullify the penalty shootout underscores the governing body’s commitment to procedural fairness and the integrity of competition outcomes.
Key Details
- Competition
- WAFU B Women’s Champions League qualifiers
- Original Match Date
- 5 September 2026
- Replay Decision Date
- 16 October 2026
- Extra Time Format
- 30 minutes (two 15‑minute periods)
- Venue
- Cairo, Egypt
- Score at Replay Start
- 2-2
Context & Background
The WAFU B Women’s Champions League is a regional qualifying tournament for the CAF Women’s Champions League, featuring clubs from West African nations. Ampem Darkoa Ladies, the Ghana Women’s Premier League champions, were originally awarded a win over Edo Queens via penalty shootout, a decision later overturned by CAF.
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