- Safiu Kehinde
Edo Queens FC has, on Tuesday, suffered setback at the ongoing CAF Women’s Championship League in Morocco after a 3-1 defeat against TP Mazembe of Congo in the semi finals.
The pulsating game played at the Stade Latin Zaouli, saw Edo Queens initially running away with what would have been a famous victory, as they shot ahead in the 64th minute through Emmem Essien.
But TP Mazembe came from behind and turned the table. First, they drew level six minutes to the end of regulation time when Mervielle Kajinga scored and took the game into extra time.
The Edo Queens would endure a worse extra time showdown as they conceded an own goal, before Marlene Kasaj wrapped up the game by converting a penalty kick in the 108th minute to end the game at 3-1.
They will now fight for the bronze medal in the third-place match against FC Masar of Egypt on Friday.
Meanwhile, Mazembe will now lock horns with Moroccan side AS FAR in the finals on Saturday .