Edo Queens FC have announced their ambitions to dominate African football with a commanding 5-0 win over AS Garde Nationale in their opening match of the WAFU-B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers.
The Nigerian champions asserted their authority early, with Emem Essien scoring the first goal in the 35th minute.
Suliat Abideen added a second goal before halftime, and in the second half, Blessing Iliveda, Esther Moses, and Joy Jerry contributed additional goals to complete the emphatic victory.
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his dominant performance underscores Edo Queens’ strong position in the tournament and marks them as serious contenders for the WAFU-B title.
Their upcoming game against Hasaacas Ladies will be vital for advancing to the next stage of the competition.