CAFWCL Qualifier: Bayelsa Queens fight back to seal final clash against ASEC Mimosas

Bayelsa Queens have booked their place in the final of the 2025 WAFU B Women’s Champions League qualifier in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire.

The Nigerian champions showed their pedigree once again as they came from behind to edge Burkina Faso’s USFA 2-1 on Tuesday night, booking their place in grand style

The Prosperity Girls, champions of the region in 2022, suffered an early setback when Comfort Yeboah punished a mix-up between experienced defender Florence Alexander and goalkeeper Monle Omini, lofting the ball into an empty net inside just two minutes.

But Bayelsa responded with the composure of seasoned campaigners. In the 15th minute, Shakirat Moshood pressed high to dispossess a USFA defender, danced past three opponents, and delivered a perfect cross for Emem Essien to head home the equaliser.

From that point, the Nigerians took charge of the midfield and were on song throughout. Alaba Olabiyi and Vera Samuel, in particular, dictated the tempo, turning defence into attack with composure and precision, like seasoned veterans.

Source: Premium Times