It was a stirring night in Yamoussoukro as Bayelsa Queens overcame a rocky start to clinch a spot in the WAFU B Women’s Champions League final. After falling behind to Burkina Faso’s USFA just two minutes in through Comfort Yeboah, Emem Essien parity in the 15th minute with a well-placed header.
The deciding moment came in the 62nd minute when Seimeyeha Akekoromowei smashed home a fierce strike from the edge of the box, sealing a 2-1 comeback for the Nigerian champions.
In the other semi-final, hosts ASEC Mimosas overwhelmed Ghana’s Police Ladies with a commanding 4-1 win to join Bayelsa in the final. Both teams will contest the final at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium this Friday . The regional title carries a place in the CAF Women’s Champions League, making this a high-stakes showdown.
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We believe the drama unfolding in Yamoussoukro embodies the essence of African women’s football—unpredictable, passionate, and richly rewarding. Bayelsa Queens were jolted from the get-go, yet they showcased remarkable resilience. Emem Essien’s equaliser not only steadied nerves but revealed the character of this team, unwilling to wilt under pressure. Akekoromowei’s decisive strike, a moment of sheer brilliance, underlines their status as a force to be reckoned with.
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ASEC Mimosas, galvanised by home support, have demonstrated that they are masters at converting pressure into performance. Their demolition of a resilient Ghanaian side speaks to their tactical maturity and physical dominance. As hosts, they relish both the expectation and the opportunity to shine on the continental stage.
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We see a clear narrative emerging when mental strength meets skill, the outcome favours the brave. Bayelsa Queens’ journey exemplifies that spirit they refused to yield to an early setback, and instead built momentum. Now, they stand one match away from another continental ticket.
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Facing a formidable home side will be no small task. Yet Bayelsa Queens have already set the tone with their comeback. Should they harness that same belief and unity, they have every chance of lifting the trophy. Let this final prove that confidence fused with composure can topple even the most intimidating opposition.
Did You Know?
Bayelsa Queens, nicknamed the Restoration Girls, were founded in 2000 by the Bayelsa State government and have since become one of Nigeria’s most successful women’s clubs.
They clinched their sixth Nigeria Women Premier League title in the 2024–25 season, finishing top of the Super Six table .
ASEC Mimosas, their final opponents, are Ivory Coast’s most decorated club having won the Ivorian Premier Division 29 times and the CAF Champions League in 1998.
[Bayelsa Queens](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/local-clubs-and-academies/mubaraq-last-minute-goal-seals-gateway-win-over-first-bank/) previously finished third at the CAF Women’s Champions League in 2022, marking a notable continental achievement for the club .
The final is being staged at Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro, which boasts a capacity of around 20,000 and serves as the central venue for WAFU-B qualifiers.