Côte d’Ivoire will host the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU Zone B Qualifiers, according to an official statement released by the West African Football Union (WAFU B) Secretariat.
The tournament, scheduled to run from August 9 to August 24, 2025, will feature top women’s football clubs from across the region battling for a single coveted spot at the CAF Women’s Champions League finals.
Bayelsa Queens, fresh off their 2024/25 Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) title win, will represent Nigeria.
Bayelsa Queens celebrating their 2024/2025 NWFL title in Ikenne. Photo Credit: X
The Queens secured their spot after a commanding 4–1 victory over Naija Ratels in the NWFL Super 6 playoffs, held at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State.
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Police Ladies of Ghana will also feature, after clinching the 2024/25 Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League title. This marks their debut in the regional qualifiers, becoming Ghana’s third-ever representative in the competition after Hasaacas Ladies and Ampem Darkoa Ladies.
Edo Queens, last year’s winners of the WAFU B Qualifiers, will not be defending their title this time. Their standout striker, Emem Peace, finished the previous edition as the top scorer with six goals.
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The tournament winner will automatically qualify for the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League, Africa’s most prestigious women’s club tournament.
