Nigeria’s Bayelsa Queens will carry the nation’s hopes when the WAFU B Zonal Qualifiers for the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League kick off in Côte d’Ivoire later this month.1
The Prosperity Girls, champions of the inaugural WAFU Zone B Women’s Champions League in 2021, are once again eyeing the regional crown that guarantees a ticket to the continent’s flagship women’s club competition.
Drawn in Group B, Bayelsa Queens face a tough path as they battle Ghana’s Police Ladies, Togo’s ASKO, and Benin’s Sam Nelly.2
The Charles Konan Banny Stadium will host the tournament from 23 August to 5 September 2025, with the winners flying the WAFU B flag at the finals.
Having missed out on continental success since their historic 2021 run, Bayelsa Queens are determined to reclaim their dominance.
The head coach and players are focused on navigating the group phase and securing one of the semi-final slots.
Their campaign begins on 24 August 2025 against Police Ladies of Ghana, a fixture that is expected to set the tone for the rest of their tournament.
They will then face ASKO of Togo on 27 August 2025, before rounding off the group stage against Sam Nelly of Benin on 30 August 2025.
The top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals on 2 September 2025, while the grand finale is scheduled for 5 September 2025, where the region’s sole ticket to the CAF Women’s Champions League will be decided.
Full Fixture List – Bayelsa Queens’ Matches
- 24/08/2025 – 15h00: Bayelsa Queens (NGA) vs Police Ladies (GHA)
- 27/08/2025 – 15h00: ASKO (TOG) vs Bayelsa Queens (NGA)3
- 30/08/2025 – 18h00: Sam Nelly (BEN) vs Bayelsa Queens (NGA)
As the competition draws near, Bayelsa Queens remain confident of once again stamping their authority on the regional stage and booking their ticket to Africa’s biggest women’s club tournament.