Bayelsa Queens have reached the WAFU B Women’s Champions League final after coming from behind to defeat Burkina Faso’s USFA 2-1 in Yamoussoukro on Tuesday.
The Nigerian champions, who are seeking a return to the CAF Women’s Champions League, responded strongly after falling behind inside the opening two minutes.
Burkinabé champions USFA, who had only managed one group-stage win opened the scoring through Comfort Yeboah after Bayelsa Queens failed to clear their lines.
Former Edo Queens forward Emem Essien struck the equaliser in the 15th minute, calmly finishing after sustained pressure from the Nigerians.
Bayelsa Queens players celebrating one of their teammate. photo Credit/X
Midfielder Janet Akekoromowei then produced a stunning long-range effort in the 63rd minute to seal victory.
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Akekoromowei’s decisive strike earned her the Player of the Match award and is already being tipped as a contender for the Goal of the Tournament.
Despite a late surge from USFA, Bayelsa Queens held firm defensively to protect their advantage and secure their passage to the final.
Bayelsa Queens. Photo Credit: X
They will now face Ivorian champions ASEC Mimosas, who powered past Ghana’s Police Ladies with a 4-1 win in the other semi-final.
Victory in the final will seal Bayelsa Queens place in the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League.
