Edo Queens produced a dramatic comeback to shatter Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies’ hopes of defending their CAF Women’s Champions League title, securing a thrilling 2-1 victory to reach the semifinals.
Sundowns took the lead in the 24th minute with a goal from Melinda Kgadiete, assisted by Karabo Dlamini. The South Africans held their slender advantage into the dying moments of the match, but Edo Queens had other plans. In the dying seconds of added time, Emem Essien scored a dramatic equalizer to dash Sundowns’ title hopes.
With the match tied at 1-1, Edo Queens knew only a victory would suffice to advance, and they got it in the most dramatic fashion. Mary Mamudu capitalized on some poor defending from Sundowns off a set piece to fire her side into the lead and seal an unforgettable win in the final moments of the match.
Ahead of the game, the newly sworn-in Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, had urged the team to bring home the cup, and this victory has propelled Edo Queens one step closer to claiming the coveted trophy for the first time.
