Ampem Darkoa Ladies Face Edo Queens in High-Stakes WAFU Zone B Final for Champions League Ticket

Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies are set to clash with Nigeria’s Edo Queens in the final of the WAFU Zone B qualifiers on Saturday, September 5. The highly anticipated match, taking place in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, carries immense weight as the winner will secure the sole ticket for the West African sub-region to participate in the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League finals. Both teams enter the final following dominant semi-final performances that underscored their status as the tournament’s top contenders.

Ampem Darkoa booked their place in the final with a convincing 4-1 victory over Benin’s FC Dynamique. The match was headlined by a stellar performance from Milot Pokuaa, who netted two goals and provided an assist to ensure the Ghanaian side maintained control throughout the encounter. Similarly, Edo Queens demonstrated their offensive prowess by thrashing USFA 5-1 in their semi-final fixture. The Nigerian side’s clinical finishing has set the stage for a competitive final between two teams that have consistently found the back of the net throughout the competition.

This final serves as a rematch of an earlier group stage encounter, where Ampem Darkoa emerged victorious with a narrow 2-1 win over the Queens. The Ghanaian side has enjoyed a flawless run in the competition so far, winning all four of their matches while scoring 11 goals and conceding only twice. Despite the previous result, Edo Queens have shown significant strength since the group stages, making the upcoming final a wide-open contest between two of the region's most prolific attacking sides.

With only one spot available for the continental finals, the pressure is on both sides to deliver in this winner-takes-all scenario. For Ampem Darkoa, a victory would solidify their dominance in West African women’s football and provide another opportunity to represent Ghana on the continental stage. For Edo Queens, it is a chance for redemption and to prove Nigeria's pedigree in the sport. The regional rivalry between Ghana and Nigeria adds an extra layer of intensity to what is expected to be a thrilling conclusion to the WAFU Zone B qualifying tournament.