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Teenage midfielder shines as Edo Queens claim WAFU-B title and secure qualification for the 2026/27 CAF Women’s Champions League

Sixteen-year-old Oluwakemi Adegbuyi has emerged as the Player of the Tournament after playing a key role in Edo Queens’ successful campaign at the WAFU-B Women’s Champions League qualifying tournament.

Adegbuyi’s impressive performances helped the Nigerian club side overcome Ghanaian opponents Ampem Darkoa in a thrilling final on Sunday to lift the WAFU-B title and book their place in the 2026/27 CAF Women’s Champions League.

At just 16, the young player stood out throughout the competition, earning recognition for her performances as Edo Queens battled their way through the tournament.

Her Player of the Tournament award adds another personal achievement to what was already a memorable campaign for the teenager, whose contribution proved important to Edo Queens’ success.

The final against Ampem Darkoa provided a dramatic ending to the competition, with Edo Queens showing resilience to secure victory and complete their journey as WAFU-B champions.

Beyond the trophy, the victory carries significant importance for the Nigerian side as it guarantees their participation in the next stage of the CAF Women’s Champions League.

For Adegbuyi, the tournament has also provided a major platform to announce herself on the regional stage.

Her recognition as the tournament’s best player at such a young age highlights the emergence of another promising talent in Nigerian women’s football and offers a glimpse into the potential future of the sport.

The achievement is particularly significant for Edo Queens, who now have the opportunity to represent the WAFU-B zone in the 2026/27 CAF Women’s Champions League.

With the continental campaign ahead, attention will now turn to whether Adegbuyi and her teammates can carry their impressive regional form onto the bigger African stage.

For a player who is only 16, being named Player of the Tournament after helping her club win a regional title and qualify for Africa’s premier women’s club competition represents a remarkable milestone.

Adegbuyi’s breakthrough is another reminder of the growing pool of young talent in Nigerian women’s football and the opportunities that can emerge when promising players are given the platform to compete at a high level.