Delta Queens FC from Asaba secured a 3-0 victory against the U.S. Forces Armees of Burkina Faso during the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers for WAFU Zone B on Sunday.
The Nigerian team had a strong start at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.
The qualifying series, hosted by Nigeria, involves six West African clubs aiming to determine the winner that will represent the zone in the subsequent stage of the competition.
In the early stages, Delta Queens’ Folajimi Olabiyi netted the opening goal in the fifth minute, sparking expectations of more goals from the Nigerian side.
Despite Delta Queens’ efforts to extend their lead, the Burkina Faso team demonstrated resilience and managed to thwart their attempts throughout the first half.
During the second half, Delta Queens elevated their performance, even after Vera Samuel received a red card in the 59th minute for a foul on USFA’s Paligwende Kietega.
Merely three minutes after the red card, Chinaza Agoh, named the most valuable player of the match, collaborated with Mercy Omokwo to further increase the lead for the 10-player team.
In the 78th minute, Omokwo secured the third goal, sealing a resounding victory for the Nigerian club and earning them the maximum three points to lead group A.
Tosan Blankson, the coach of Delta Queens, expressed confidence in his team’s ability to secure the sole ticket in the group during a post-match interview.
