Severe weather halts Edo Queens-Ampem Darkoa Ladies final in Ouagadougou

The UFOA-B women’s qualifying final between Nigeria’s Edo Queens and Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies was suspended shortly after kick-off on Saturday evening after heavy rain and strong winds struck the Stade du 4-Aout in Ouagadougou.

The match officials stopped play temporarily because of the difficult weather conditions, with the decision taken to protect the players and the various other participants on the pitch.

The game remains awaiting a restart, with no further decision announced on when the final will resume. Authorities overseeing the match are expected to provide an update after assessing how the weather develops.

The fixture carries significant importance, as the winning side will claim the UFOA-B title and secure direct qualification for the next CAF Women’s Champions League.

The interruption came only minutes into a final that had brought together Edo Queens, representing Nigeria, and Ampem Darkoa Ladies, representing Ghana. However, the conditions at the Stade du 4-Aout made it impossible for the match to continue safely.

Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds affected the pitch and the area around it. In response, the referees temporarily suspended the encounter rather than allow the players and other people involved in the match to remain exposed to the worsening conditions.

There has been no indication that the final has been abandoned. Its continuation will depend on the evolution of the weather and on the decision of the competition authorities responsible for the fixture.

The UFOA-B final is therefore on hold while officials monitor the situation in Ouagadougou. Any decision about a possible restart will be communicated according to the prevailing climatic conditions.

For both teams, the stakes remain unchanged. The match will determine the champion of the UFOA-B zone and the team that earns a direct place in the next edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League. Until the weather allows play to resume, that outcome cannot be decided.

Edo Queens and Ampem Darkoa Ladies must now wait for the officials’ assessment before the competition can continue. The suspension was imposed as a safety measure, with the priority placed on the protection of the players and all other actors present on the pitch.