Benin City’s Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium bore witness to a remarkable start for Delta Queens in the WAFU Zone B playoffs of the CAF Women’s Champions League.
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The Nigerian powerhouse surged to a resounding 3-0 triumph over Burkina Faso’s USFA FC on Sunday, August 20, marking the inauguration of the 2023 tournament phase.
Alaba Olabiyi, demonstrating her prowess, ignited Delta Queens’ charge, slotting home a goal in the fifth minute. The early lead held firm throughout the first half, showcasing the Nigerian Champions’ tenacity and strategic play.
USFA FC of Burkina Faso, determined to stage a comeback, faced an insurmountable task as Delta Queens asserted their dominance. In the 61st minute, Chinaza Agoh added to the tally, further solidifying the Nigerian side’s lead.
Mercy Omokwo, not to be outdone, sealed the victory with a goal in the 79th minute, sealing a comprehensive 3-0 win for Delta Queens FC.
By claiming victory in their opening match, Delta Queens FC propelled themselves to the summit of group A.
The path to the semi-finals beckons tantalizingly, as they now require just a solitary point from their forthcoming group-stage encounter.
The tournament carries weight beyond regional pride, as the ultimate victor in the WAFU Zone B playoffs will secure a coveted spot in the highly anticipated CAF Women’s Champions League scheduled for later this year.
Delta Queens FC is driven by the aspiration to emulate the triumph of another esteemed Nigerian club, Bayelsa Queens FC, who clinched victory in the 2022 playoffs and subsequently represented the zone at the grand stage of the Champions League.
The enthusiastic football community now eagerly anticipates Delta Queens FC’s subsequent matches, as they set their sights on further victories and, ultimately, a shot at claiming the title.
Their remarkable start has ignited hopes of a triumphant journey that could ultimately see them etch their name onto the annals of women’s football history.
