Nigerian champions Bayelsa Queens are just one step away from reclaiming regional glory as they prepare to lock horns with Ivorian giants ASEC Mimosas in the final of the 2025 WAFU B Women’s Champions League this Friday at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro. The clash promises fireworks, pitting two of West Africa’s most formidable women’s football sides against each other.
The Prosperity Girls showed grit and resilience in their semi-final battle against USFA of Burkina Faso, where they came from behind to secure a hard-fought 2-1 win. Comfort Yeboah stunned Bayelsa Queens with an early strike in the second minute, but the Nigerian champions responded with trademark determination, as Emem Essien and Seimeyeha Akekoromowei turned the tie around with crucial goals.
Across the border, ASEC Mimosas sent a strong warning to their Nigerian opponents with a ruthless 4-1 demolition of Police Ladies of Ghana. The Ivorians dominated from start to finish, showcasing blistering pace, technical superiority, and clinical finishing that has made them the most feared side in the competition.
For Bayelsa Queens, this final is more than just a football match — it is a chance to restore national pride after Nigeria’s representatives narrowly missed continental dominance last year. Their journey to the final has been defined by tactical discipline, strong squad depth, and the individual brilliance of key players who continue to rise to the occasion.
ASEC Mimosas, on the other hand, will be seeking to crown their dominance with silverware, having brushed aside every opponent on their path with style. Their attacking trio has been particularly lethal, raising expectations that the final could be a thrilling goal-fest if Bayelsa’s backline fails to hold firm.
The Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro is expected to witness a carnival atmosphere on Friday, with thousands of fans from Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, and beyond making the trip to cheer their teams. Football analysts believe the match could define the regional power balance in women’s football for years to come.
Victory for Bayelsa Queens would not only bring glory to Nigeria but also secure their place in the CAF Women’s Champions League main draw later this year. For ASEC Mimosas, lifting the trophy on home soil would signal their arrival as a continental powerhouse and reinforce Cote d’Ivoire’s growing presence in African women’s football.
