Nigerian Champions, Edo Queens reached the final of the WAFU Zone B CAF Womens Champions League qualifiers final after beating home side, Inter DAbidjan 2-1 in the second semi final in Bouake, Cote D’Ivoire, Tuesday evening.
The Nigerian representatives who won all three of their group games scoring 9 goals and conceding none, took an early lead against the Ivorians when striker, Emem Essien scored in the 7th minute.
Blessing Ilivieda made scores 2-0 in the 34th minute to put Edo Queens within reach of the final.
However, the second half was more difficult for them as Adjoua Niamien pulled a goal back for Inter DAbidjan when she converted a penalty in the 47th minute.
It was the first goal Edo Queens have conceded in the tournament but they held on to win the game.
In the first semi final decided earlier, Ainonvi Football Club of Benin Republic beat Association Omnisports Etincelle of Burkina Faso 1-0 to advance to the final.
Edo Queens will now take on Ainonvi FC in the final which comes up in Bouake on Friday at 4pm Nigerian time.
Meanwhile, Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has congratulated Edo Queens for reaching the final of the WAFU B CAF Champions League qualifiers.
The Governor said the girls who have remained unbeaten all through the competition were spectacular against their Ivorian opponents.
He said he told them that every girl child in Edo today is proud of their performance.
Governor Obaseki said the Edo State Government is reassured of the team’s resolve to come out victorious in the final and ultimately make a loud statement on the continental stage.
Only the winner of the tournament will qualify for the CAF Womens Champions League proper scheduled to take place in Morocco in November.