Nigeria’s Glory Edet wins historic CAF Women’s Champions League with TP Mazembe

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria’s Glory Edet has added another feather to her cap, becoming the first Nigerian to win the CAF Women’s Champions League with a non-Nigerian team.

Despite being sidelined by a knee injury sustained during TP Mazembe’s first-round match against South Africa’s University of the Western Cape on November 9, Edet’s impact resonated as the Congolese side claimed their first-ever title in Morocco.

A 10th-minute penalty converted by Marlene Kasaj Kav sealed a 1-0 victory for TP Mazembe over Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies, marking a historic moment for Lamia Boumhedi’s team.

Edet, who has undergone surgery for her injury, now boasts two CAF Women’s Champions League medals.

She previously won bronze with Bayelsa Queens in the 2022 edition, where she also made history as the first and only Nigerian named to the Team of the Tournament.

This year, TP Mazembe’s road to glory included a thrilling 3-1 semi-final win over Nigerian champions Edo Queens after extra time.

As anticipation builds for the 2024 Team of the Tournament announcement, Edet remains a trailblazer, inspiring the next generation of Nigerian footballers with her record-breaking achievements.