Nigeria, Aug. 24 -- Edo Queens will begin their quest for a return to the CAF Women's Champions League on Monday when they face AS Garde Nationale of Niger in their opening Group B fixture of the 2026 WAFU B qualifying tournament in Burkina Faso.

The encounter is scheduled for 6pm at the Stade du 4 Aout in Ouagadougou, with the reigning Nigeria Women's Football League champions aiming to make an early statement in a group that promises a stern test.

Having already conquered the WAFU B region in 2024, Edo Queens arrive with valuable experience of the competition and will be targeting another deep run as they seek to secure a place at the continental showpiece.

The Nigerian champions have been preparing for the tournament since arriving ...