The CAF Women’s Champions League’s first semifinals saw Edo Queens lose 3-1 to TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Tuesday.
TP Mazembe scored in the 90th minute to force extra time, and Edo Queens would be very disappointed that they were unable to maintain their 1-0 lead.
After then, the Congolese scored two more goals in extra time to reach the championship game.
Peace Essien broke the scoreless first half in the 65th minute to give Edo Queens the lead.
Unfortunately, TP Mazembe equalised with Merveille Kanjinga, and the Nigerian champions were unable to hold on.
Comfort Folorunsho gave TP Mazembe a 2-1 lead in the 101st minute of extra time with an own goal.
Then, in the opening half of extra time, Marlene Kasaj scored the third goal from the penalty spot in three minutes of extra time.
On November 22, Edo Queens will play either Egypt’s FC Masar or AS FAR of Morocco in the third-place play-off.
In their last Group B match, Edo Queens defeated champions Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 with to two goals in stoppage time.
