Nigeria’s Edo Queens and Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies will return to the pitch on Thursday, October 29, to settle their controversial WAFU-B qualifying final, with a place at the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League at stake.

The decisive encounter is expected to resume in Egypt, with the score at 2–2 following 90 minutes of football in the original final played in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on September 5.

Unlike a conventional replay, the match will restart from the beginning of extra time, with both teams required to play two 15-minute periods. A penalty shootout will follow if neither side establishes an advantage after the additional 30 minutes.  

Kick-off time and venue

Fixture: Edo Queens vs Ampem Darkoa Ladies
Competition: WAFU-B Women’s Champions League qualifying final
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Venue: Egypt
Restart score: 2–2
Format: Two 15-minute periods of extra time, followed by penalties if required
Qualification prize: A place at the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League

The precise kick-off time is 12pm Nigerian time and to be played at Canal Old Stadium in Egypt. Supporters now can watch with  official confirmation from CAF and the participating clubs.  

How the final reached this point

The original contest ended 2–2 after regulation time, with Dooshima Tarnum and Oluebube Umejiaku scoring for Edo Queens, while Berline Nyarko scored twice for Ampem Darkoa.

Edo Queens subsequently won the penalty shootout 4–1 and celebrated what appeared to be a successful defence of Nigeria’s regional standing. However, the shootout result was later annulled after Ampem Darkoa challenged the failure to play extra time before penalties.

CAF ruled that the competition regulations required two 15-minute periods of extra time following a draw. The governing body attributed the procedural error to administrative instructions to the match officials, rather than misconduct by either club.

The Nigeria Football Federation appealed on behalf of Edo Queens, but CAF’s Appeal Board upheld the decision on October 16. The teams must therefore complete the omitted extra-time period, with the original 2–2 scoreline retained. Different match officials are to be appointed for the continuation.  

Edo Queens seek to finish the job

Edo Queens will be eager to put the administrative controversy behind them and secure qualification on the pitch.

The Nigerian champions demonstrated their attacking quality during the regional competition, including a commanding 5–1 semi-final victory over Burkina Faso’s USFA. Their ability to create chances and sustain pressure will be important during the additional 30 minutes.

The key challenge for Edo Queens will be balancing attacking ambition with defensive concentration. With the score level, one goal could prove decisive, but conceding could leave them needing to respond under pressure.

The team must also manage the unusual circumstances of returning to complete a match several weeks after the original 90 minutes.

Ampem Darkoa eye historic opportunity

Ampem Darkoa will approach the continuation knowing that their successful protest has given them another opportunity to claim the WAFU-B qualification ticket.

The Ghanaian champions previously defeated Edo Queens 2–1 during the group stage, demonstrating that they can trouble the Nigerian side. They also reached the final after beating Benin Republic’s FC Dynamique 4–1 in the semi-finals.

With the score still tied, Ampem Darkoa will look to exploit any defensive gaps and take their chances during extra time. If neither team scores more than the other, the contest will be decided by penalties.  

Probable line-ups

The precise player-eligibility and substitution arrangements for the resumed match make it inappropriate to present an unverified starting XI as confirmed. CAF’s ruling requires the continuation to preserve the original match conditions as far as practicable, including the players on the pitch, disciplinary records and remaining substitutions.

Edo Queens: The players who were on the pitch at the end of regulation time are expected to resume, subject to CAF’s implementation arrangements.

Ampem Darkoa Ladies: The Ghanaian side is similarly expected to continue with the eligible players who were on the pitch at the end of the original 90 minutes.

The final personnel and any permitted changes should be confirmed by the clubs or match officials before kick-off.

What is at stake?

The winner will represent WAFU-B at the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League, scheduled to take place in Egypt from November 1 to 15.

The stakes are significant for both teams. Edo Queens want to convert their original performance into a valid qualification victory, while Ampem Darkoa have the opportunity to turn their successful protest into a place at the continental tournament.

After weeks of uncertainty, the remaining 30 minutes and potentially a penalty shootout- will finally determine which club advances.

For both sides, the mission is straightforward which is to settle the contest on the pitch and claim the WAFU-B ticket.