Bayelsa Queens will take on ASKO of Togo today, wednesday, August 27, 2025, in a crucial WAFU B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifying group B encounter scheduled for 4 p.m. Nigerian time.
The Nigerian champions head into the fixture full of confidence after edging Police Ladies of Ghana 2-1 in their opening game.
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Goals from Emem Esien and Shukurat Moshood secured the vital three points for Bayelsa Queens, putting them in pole position to book a place in the Semi Final.
Meanwhile, ASKO of Togo face a do-or-die situation after suffering a 1-0 defeat in their first outing against Sam Nelly FC of Benin Republic.
Romaine Gandonou scored the decisive goal in the 35th minute to hand Sam Nelly a winning start and was named player of the match.
Bayelsa Queens will need another victory this evening to guarantee their passage into the semi-finals of the qualifiers, while ASKO must win to keep their hopes alive in the competition.
The stakes are high, as the eventual winner of the WAFU B tournament will qualify for the 2025/2026 CAF Women’s Champions League later in the year.
The Nigerian side will be banking on their attacking prowess and experience on the continental stage, having previously represented Nigeria at the CAF Women’s Champions League.
For ASKO, it is a chance to revive their campaign and upset one of the region’s most formidable women’s teams.
Fans in Nigeria will be keeping a close eye on today’s clash, with expectations that Bayelsa Queens will continue their strong start and edge closer to securing another CAF Women’s Champions League appearance.
