Gritty Nigerian champions Edo Queens will now battle TP Mazembe for a place in the CAF Women’s Champions League final after they literally came from the dead to upstage mighty Mamelodi Sundowns.
From eliminated to top of the group in 6 minutes! 🤯
— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) November 16, 2024
Rewatch the epic comeback for Edo Queens vs Mamelodi Sundowns. 🔥#CAFWCL2024 pic.twitter.com/U0sJxe1AEK
The Nigerian champions won Group B with seven points and will Tuesday do battle in the semifinal against TP Mazembe, who finished as runners-up in Group A.
Home team AS FAR of Morocco will take on FC Masar of Egypt in the other semifinal.
Edo Queens were heading home after they conceded the opening goal in the 24th minute to two-time Champions League winners Sundowns, before they scored twice in stoppage.
Emem Essien, who inspired the comeback with the equaliser, was named Player of the Match.
She came, she conquered, she inspired! 🌟 Emem Essien’s heroic performance earns her the Woman of the Match honor! 🏆👑 pic.twitter.com/xWea0n4Aar
— Edo Queens FC (@EQFCofficial) November 16, 2024
