Edo Queens Go for the Bronze Against Egypt’s FC Masar
Emem Peace Essien of Edo Queens celebrates goal during the 2024 CAF Womens Champions League match between CBE FC and Edo Queens at Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco on 10 November 2024 ©BackpagePix
CAF WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Duro Ikhazuagbe
As Edo Queens file out today against Egypt’s FC Masar in the bronze match of the CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco, all eyes will be on Emem Peace Essien to deliver for the Nigerian champions.
Queens were close to a place in the final on Tuesday evening before they were pecked back 3-1 in added time goals by DR Congo’s TP Mazembe Ladies.
Essien who scored the equalising goal against the South African team, Mamelodi Sundowns in their final group game, was again the scorer of Edo Queens’ goal against Mazembe in the 65th minute. She lobbed over goalkeeper Ngoy in the 65th minute to fire the Nigerian representatives into the lead till the added time goals to stopped their fairytale run.
Speaking ahead of the match, Edo Queens Coach, Moses Aduku, expressed his hope of winning the third place match today. He will find in Essien, the perfect striker to deliver the goals in this their last match of the tournament.
“I am expecting my girls to go all out and see how they can win the bronze medal.
“I know it’s not going to be an easy one, the Egyptian team is also a good team. The last time we play them it was goalless but I believe goalless will not give us a bronze. So, definitely, we need to go all out to win,” observed Coach Aduku.
Essien’s journey from playing street football to becoming a formidable force in
Edo Queens is inspiring.
Named Woman of the Match twice in the tournament, Essien’s story is one of passion, perseverance, and remarkable talent. From her early days inspired by her father’s encouragement to her current role as a key player in Edo Queens.
Before achieving her dream of helping Nigeria to win the World Cup in future, Essien will be called to action this evening to first make the third place match victory possible for Edo Queens.
“I want to contribute in every way possible to help Edo Queens succeed, especially by scoring goals. I aim for us to be the first Nigerian team to win the CAF Champions League. On a national level, I aspire to help Nigeria win the World Cup,” concludes Emem Peace Essien in her interview with CAFonlinemedia yesterday.
