Yusuf Ali confident Edo Queens will claim CAF Women’s Champions League title

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

The Edo State Sports Commission Chairman, Yusuf Ali has expressed confidence that the Nigeria women’s league champions can win the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League.

He made this assertion as the Benin City-based side prepares to depart Nigeria for Morocco, where they will feature in the fourth edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League.

After winning the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership title and the West Africa Zone B (WAFU-B) Qualifiers, Ali charged the team to replicate their last triumph in Cote D’Ivoire which qualified them for the main tournament.

“We will come here with a cup. I’m dead sure that the Cup is coming to Nigeria,” Ali said.

While assuring the team of adequate preparation and logistics for their stay in Morocco, Ali opined that Moses Aduku’s side will represent the country well in Morocco.

“Everything is set in place for us to go to Morocco and conquer just like we did in Ivory Coast,” h e continued.

“I don’t think feeding will be an issue.”

Head coach of the team, Moses Aduku, and captain Efemweokiekie Osakpolor expressed gratitude to the state while promising to give their best in Morocco.

“By the grace of God, we are going to make not just the state proud, but also make you proud as well,” the captain stated.

The 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League will kick off next weekend on November 9.

After the first three editions, Nigeria is yet to reach the final of the tournament, with Bayelsa Queens’ third-place finish as the country’s best performance at the tournament.