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It was a stirring night in Yamoussoukro as Bayelsa Queens [overcame](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/interviews/radio-presenter-apologizes-for-match-fixing-claims-on-shooting-stars/) a rocky start to clinch a spot in the WAFU B Women’s Champions League final. After falling behind to Burkina Faso’s USFA just two minutes in through Comfort Yeboah, Emem Essien restored parity in the 15th minute with a well-placed header. +
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The deciding moment came in the 62nd minute when Seimeyeha Akekoromowei smashed home a fierce strike from the edge of the box, sealing a 2-1 comeback for the Nigerian champions. +
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In the other semi-final, hosts ASEC Mimosas overwhelmed Ghana’s Police Ladies with a commanding 4-1 win to join Bayelsa in the final. Both teams will contest the final at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium this Friday . The regional title [carries](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/football-economics/) a place in the CAF Women’s Champions League, making this a high-stakes showdown. +
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We believe the drama unfolding in Yamoussoukro embodies the essence of African women’s football—unpredictable, passionate, and richly rewarding. Bayelsa Queens were jolted from the get-go, yet they showcased remarkable resilience. Emem Essien’s equaliser not only steadied nerves but [revealed](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/match-previews-and-reviews/isaac-success-scores-dramatic-match-winner-on-debut/) the character of this team, unwilling to wilt under pressure. Akekoromowei’s decisive strike, a moment of sheer brilliance, underlines their status as a force to be reckoned with. +
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ASEC Mimosas, galvanised by home support, have demonstrated that they are masters at converting pressure into performance. Their demolition of a resilient Ghanaian side speaks to their tactical maturity and physical dominance. As hosts, they relish both the expectation and the opportunity to shine on the continental stage. +
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We see a clear narrative emerging when mental strength meets skill, the outcome favours the brave. Bayelsa Queens’ that spirit they [refused](https://agf-wiki.dk/index.php/Bruger:HollieNester2) to yield to an early setback, and instead [built momentum](https://azbongda.com/index.php/Th%C3%A0nh_vi%C3%AAn:MarilynNorthmore). Now, they stand one match away from another continental ticket. +
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Facing a formidable home side will be no small task. Yet Bayelsa Queens have already set the tone with their comeback. Should they [harness](https://blogtechwiki.xyz/index.php?title=User:Rich85107314) that same belief and unity, they have every chance of lifting the trophy. Let this final prove that confidence fused with composure can topple even the most intimidating opposition. +
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+ Bayelsa Queens, nicknamed the Restoration Girls, were founded in 2000 by the Bayelsa State government and have since become one of Nigeria’s most successful women’s clubs. + + They clinched their sixth Nigeria Women Premier League title in the 2024–25 season, finishing top of the Super Six table . + + ASEC Mimosas, their final opponents, are Ivory Coast’s most decorated club having won the Ivorian Premier Division 29 times and the CAF Champions League in 1998. + + Bayelsa Queens previously finished third at the CAF Women’s Champions League in 2022, marking a notable continental achievement for the club . + + The final is being staged at Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro, which boasts a capacity of around 20,000 and serves as the central venue for WAFU-B qualifiers. + + +
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