Edo Queens were held to a goalless draw by Egypt’s FC Masar on Wednesday in their second Group B match at the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco, leaving their semifinal hopes hanging by a thread.
The Nigerian and West African champions remain at the top of the group with four points, level with their Egyptian counterparts.
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Mamelodi Sundowns are in third place with three points after their dominant 4-0 win over CBE in the group’s opening match on Wednesday.
To secure their spot in the semifinals, Moses Aduku’s side will need at least a draw against Sundowns in their final group game on Saturday at Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca.
A loss to the defending champions would allow Masar to qualify, provided they beat the already-eliminated CBE.
After a surprising 1-0 loss to Masar in their opener, Sundowns bounced back with a commanding victory over CBE, keeping their title defense alive ahead of Saturday’s crucial showdown against Edo Queens.
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Edo Queens become the third Nigerian club to participate in the prestigious tournament, following Rivers Angels in 2021 and Bayelsa Queens in 2022.
Nigeria’s best finish in the competition remains a third-place finish by Bayelsa Queens.