Concacaf W Champions Cup: Chinwendu Ihezuo strike sends Pachuca into semi-finals

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Pachuca have booked their place in the Concacaf W Champions Cup semi-finals after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Orlando Pride on Tuesday night.

The Mexican side secured qualification thanks to Chinwendu Ihezuo’s crucial second-half equaliser, which cancelled out Marta’s opener for the hosts.

Ihezuo’s goal ensured Pachuca advanced to the Final Four, joining Club América, Washington Spirit, and NJ/NY Gotham FC in the semi-final stage.

Her compatriot, Osinachi Ohale also featured for Pachuca as they continue their quest to add to their league title.

Pachuca finished second in Group A with seven points, three behind another Mexican outfit, Club America.

Orlando Pride, Alajuelense, and Chorillo bowed out of the tournament from Group A.

The semi-finals are scheduled to take place from May 20 to 23, 2026, with venues and fixtures to be announced in due course.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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