The Delta Queens will take on Athletico FC of Cote d’Ivoire in the semifinals of the 2023 West Africa Zone B (WAFU-B) Women’s Champions League on Monday, August 28, 2023, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Nigeria.
The Nigerian champions topped Group A after winning all three of their group games, while Athletico finished second in Group B. The winner of the match will progress to the final, where they will face the winner of the other semifinal between Ampem Darkoa of Ghana and Sam Nelly of Benin Republic.
The Delta Queens are the most successful team in the history of the WAFU-B Women’s Champions League, having won the title a record six times. They are also the defending champions, having won the title in 2021.
Athletico FC are a relatively new team, having only been founded in 2020. However, they have made a strong impression in their debut season in the WAFU-B Women’s Champions League, finishing second in Group B.
The match is expected to be a close contest, with both teams having their strengths and weaknesses. The Delta Queens have a more experienced squad, but Athletico are a physically imposing team.
The winner of the match will take a big step towards qualifying for the CAF Women’s Champions League, which will be held in Ivory Coast in November 2023.
The match will be played at 3pm Nigerian time (12pm GMT).
The match is sure to be a thrilling contest, and it is difficult to predict who will win. However, the Delta Queens are the slight favorites, given their experience and pedigree in the competition.
