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Edo Queens defeated the defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 on Saturday night, to reach the semi-finals.
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has charged Edo Queens to go and win the CAF Women’s Champions League competition in Morocco.
Edo Queens defeated the defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 on Saturday night, to reach the semi-finals.
Edo Queens, who claimed their first Nigerian title last season, won the WAFU B Women’s Champions League in Côte d’Ivoire.
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Having secured a spot in the semi-finals, Edo Queens are assured of $350,000 in prize money.
Gusau revealed that the ladies demonstrated the renowned Nigerian spirit by coming from behind to defeat the Cup holders.
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He believes that the victory will inspire them, and they have the potential to win the title.
“The NFF and the Nigeria football family are very happy at the accomplishments of Edo Queens over the past months, from winning the WAFU B title to reaching the semi-finals of the CAF Women’s Champions League. We congratulate the Edo State Government and all those involved in this remarkable progress of the team.
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Essien and Mary Mamudu netted late goals to overcome Melinda Kgadiete’s 24th-minute opener for the defending champions.
“The ladies exhibited the much-talked-about Nigeria spirit to come from behind and defeat the Cup holders. Theirs is a statement in resilience, determination and ambition. I believe they have been highly inspired by that victory and have the capacity to go all the way and win the title," he said
Edo Queens will face TP Mazembe of DR Congo in the first semi-final on Tuesday at 4 PM Morocco time, followed by AS FAR of Morocco against Masar of Egypt three hours later.
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