Bo, Sierra Leone – A seismic shift occurred in the WAFU A Women’s Champions League qualifying tournament as Liberia’s Determine Girls stunned defending champions AS Mandé of Mali with a convincing 3-1 victory on matchday three in Bo, Sierra Leone.
The 2022 regional champions, under the guidance of coach Patience J. Gwah, have now taken sole possession of the top spot in the standings, opening up a crucial gap over their main rivals.
Earlier in the day, Senegal’s Aigles de la Médina missed the opportunity to pull away from the pack, held to a 2-2 draw by a resilient Mogbewmo Queens of Sierra Leone.
With just two matchdays remaining, the race for the coveted spot in the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League is heating up.
The next fixtures will be pivotal in determining which team will represent the region on the continental stage.
Matchday 3 Results (5 August):
Mogbewmo Queens 2-2 Aigles de la Médina
Determine Girls 3-1 AS Mandé
Red Scorpions of Gambia (bye)
Current Standings:
Determine Girls – 6 pts
AS Mandé – 4 pts
Aigles de la Médina – 4 pts
Mogbewmo Queens – 2 pts
Red Scorpion – 0 pts
Upcoming Fixtures (8 August):
Red Scorpion vs Mogbewmo Queens
AS Mandé vs Determine Girls
Aigles de la Médina (bye)
The tournament has been marked by unexpected twists, with Determine Girls’ rise to the top being the most notable.
Their clash with AS Mandé in the next round could prove decisive in the battle for qualification.
Meanwhile, Red Scorpion will be looking to secure their first points against Mogbewmo Queens, who have shown they can compete with the tournament’s top sides.
As the competition enters its crucial phase, all eyes will be on Bo to see which team can maintain their composure and clinch the all-important qualification spot for the CAF Women’s Champions League.
