Fresh off a seven-goal opening statement, Edo Queens now face a tougher test against Cote d’Ivoire’s ASEC Mimosas, who arrive with a Nigerian forward of their own in the ranks.
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Edo Queens face a crucial WAFU B Women’s Champions League Qualifying Tournament test against Cote d’Ivoire’s ASEC Mimosas Feminines on Thursday.
The Group B encounter is scheduled for 4pm at Stade 4 Aout, with Edo Queens needing another positive result to continue their push for a place in the CAF Women’s Champions League.
A Dominant Opening Statement
Edo Queens began their campaign in emphatic fashion, thrashing AS GNN of Niger 7-0. Chioma Moses led the rout with a hat-trick, Anastasia Doosuur added two goals, while Aminat Folorunso and Oluwakemi Adegbuyi completed the scoring. The result immediately placed Edo Queens among the tournament’s early contenders and gave head coach Kennedy Boboye a strong platform heading into the group’s tougher fixtures.
ASEC Mimosas Under Pressure
ASEC Mimosas arrive at Thursday’s match under greater pressure, having lost 1-0 to Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies in their opening fixture. The Ivorian side must respond against Edo Queens to keep their own qualification hopes alive.
A Nigerian Face On The Opposite Side
The match carries an added Nigerian storyline, with ASEC Mimosas forward Peace Ikediuba expected to feature against her compatriots. Ikediuba recently joined the Ivorian club from Prince Kazeem Eletu Queens, after a loan spell last season with Nasarawa Amazons. She wore the number 9 shirt and started ASEC’s opening defeat to Ampem Darkoa, and will be looking to make a decisive contribution against her fellow Nigerians.
Eyes On The Bigger Picture
Boboye has already cautioned that the remaining fixtures will be tougher than the opening rout, with Edo Queens’ final group match against Ampem Darkoa Ladies still to come. For now, the objective is straightforward maintain momentum and secure maximum points against ASEC Mimosas.
