Bayelsa Queens Set to Face Ghana’s Police Ladies in 2025 WAFU B Women’s Champions League Opener
Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) champions, Bayelsa Queens, will kick off their 2025 WAFU B Women’s Champions League campaign with a crucial clash against Police Ladies of Ghana, TalkTalk Nigeria reports.
The organisers released the fixtures for this year’s tournament on Saturday, with the highly anticipated encounter scheduled for Saturday, August 23, in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire.
In the competition’s opening game, hosts ASEC Mimosas will lock horns with AS Garde of Niger Republic.
Bayelsa Queens, placed in Group B, will also take on AS ASKO of Benin Republic and Sam Nelly of Benin Republic in what promises to be a thrilling group stage battle.
The tournament will run from August 23 to December 5, 2025, with the eventual winner securing a place among seven other continental heavyweights at the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League.
Opinion:
This year’s WAFU B Women’s Champions League is more than just another football tournament—it’s a stage for women’s football in West Africa to shine brighter. For Bayelsa Queens, the stakes are even higher. They are not just representing Nigeria; they are carrying the pride of a league that continues to fight for visibility, recognition, and investment.
The clash against Ghana’s Police Ladies will be a test of resilience, skill, and experience. But beyond that, it symbolizes the growing rivalry between West African women’s football powerhouses. Matches like these are what fuel excitement and inspire the next generation of young girls who dream of wearing their boots and making history.
Bayelsa Queens have already shown they have the pedigree to dominate locally, but this is the moment to prove they can also conquer the sub-region once again. Winning in Côte d’Ivoire would not only boost their chances of securing a CAF Women’s Champions League slot but also further cement Nigeria’s reputation as a hub for women’s football excellence.
As the countdown begins, all eyes will be on the Queens of Bayelsa—can they rise to the occasion and fly the Nigerian flag high?
