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Nigeria’s Edo Queens Pull Off Stunning Upset in CAF Women’s Champions League
Edo Queens pulled off an incredible comeback to defeat Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies 2-1 in the CAF Women’s Champions League.
The Nigerian club scored two crucial goals in the dying minutes of the game, with Emem Essien equalizing in the 95th minute (90’+5) and Mary Mamudu sealing the win in the 100th minute (90’+11) . This thrilling victory knocked the defending champions out of the competition and secured Edo Queens’ spot in the semi-finals.
The match was intense, with Mamelodi Sundowns taking the lead in the 24th minute through Melinda Kgadiete’s goal, assisted by Karabo Dlamini ¹. However, Edo Queens’ late surge changed the course of the game.
Here’s the semi-final lineup:
- Semi-final 1: Edo Queens vs. TP Mazembe
- Semi-final 2: AS FAR vs. FC Masar
Edo Queens will face TP Mazembe on Tuesday, November 19, at 16:00 . Will they continue their winning streak?
