Edo Queens will be making history when they step onto the grand stage of the CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024.
As the reigning Nigerian Women’s Premier League champions, this will be their first-ever appearance in the prestigious continental competition, footballrover reports.
What’s more, they’re set to receive a staggering N251 million (USD 150,000) for their participation.
This financial boost is part of a larger prize pool aimed at advancing women’s football in Africa, but there’s much more at stake for the Nigerian club.
Edo Queens’ road to glory in the CAF Champions League
The CAF Women’s Champions League, launched under the leadership of Dr. Patrice Motsepe in 2021, has undergone significant growth, with prize money increasing by 52% this year.
The total prize fund for the 2024 edition stands at an impressive USD 2.35 million, with the winner walking away with USD 600,000.
The prize pool for the CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024 includes:
– Winner: USD 600,000
– Runner-up: USD 400,000
– Third place: USD 350,000
– Fourth place: USD 300,000
– Third in the group: USD 200,000 per team
– Fourth in the group: USD 150,000 per team
With this kind of money on the line, the competition is bound to be fierce.
Edo Queens are poised for a tough journey, having drawn into Group B alongside some of Africa’s finest teams.
Their opponents include Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies of South Africa, Ethiopia’s CBE FC, and Egypt’s FC Masar.
The tournament will run from November 9 to 23, with the matches being held in Morocco’s vibrant cities of Casablanca and El Jadida.
Despite the challenges ahead, Edo Queens are ready to prove their worth on the continental stage.
This momentous occasion marks not only their CAF Champions League debut but also an opportunity to make history by becoming the first Nigerian club to claim the coveted trophy.
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