Edo Queens will begin their quest for a return to the CAF Women’s Champions League on Monday when they face AS Garde Nationale of Niger in their opening Group B fixture of the 2026 WAFU B qualifying tournament in Burkina Faso.
The encounter is scheduled for 6pm at the Stade du 4 Août in Ouagadougou, with the reigning Nigeria Women’s Football League champions aiming to make an early statement in a group that promises a stern test.
Having already conquered the WAFU B region in 2024, Edo Queens arrive with valuable experience of the competition and will be targeting another deep run as they seek to secure a place at the continental showpiece.
Edo Queens targeting winning start
The Nigerian champions have been preparing for the tournament since arriving in Burkina Faso, with the early arrival allowing the squad to acclimatise to the local conditions.
