WAFU-B Champions League Qualifiers: Delta Queens to face Athletico in semi-final

The stage is set for the semi-final of the 2023 West Africa Zone B (WAFU-B) Women’s Champions League after the conclusion of the group stage matches on Friday in Benin City.

Hosrs Delta Queens secured a 2-0 win against Sam Nelly of Benin Republic to finish top of Group A.

The Nigerian champions maintained their perfect start to the tournament after a 3-0 win over USFA and have scored five goals in two games without conceding.


Up next for Tosan Blankson’s side is a semi-final clash with Athletico of Ivory Coast after the latter finished second in Group B on Monday.


The Ivorian side had defeated Amis du Monde of Togo 2-0 before succumbing to a 3-1 loss to Group A winners, Ampem Darkoa of Ghana.


Same Monday, Ampem Darkoa like Delta Queens won all two group games to top Group B and will face Sam Nelly in the semi-final.

The winner of the tournament alongside hosts Athletico FC of Abidjan will pick the tickets to represent WAFU-B at the third edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League In Ivory Coast.

A new champion will be crowned on the final day with the past two champions, Hassacas FC Ladies and Bayelsa Queens missing out of the ongoing 2023 edition.