Adegbuyi named WAFU B best player

Sixteen-year-old Oluwakemi Adegbuyi was named Player of the Tournament after helping Edo Queens secure the WAFU-B title and a place in the 2026/27 CAF Women’s Champions League with a thrilling victory over Ghanaian side Ampem Darkoa on Sunday.

Edo Queens were crowned 2026 WAFU B Women’s tournament winners following a 4-1 penalty shootout victory over the Ghanaian champions.

Both teams battled to a 2-2 draw in regulation time.

The Nigerian champions appeared destined for elimination after conceding an early penalty, but they fought back to equalise in the 90+3rd minute and force a penalty shootout, where they held their nerve to win 4-1.

Adegbuyi, a member of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, was in impressive form throughout the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU-B qualifiers, scoring two vital goals in Edo Queens’ 3-1 win over ASEC Mimosas.

She scored in her debut appearance before adding another goal in her second game, with her performances earning her the Golden Ball award as the tournament’s best player.

Adegbuyi’s rise has followed a sensational 2025/26 season with FC Robo Queens, where she scored 11 goals during the NWFL Premiership regular season and Super Six playoffs.

Her outstanding campaign also earned her the NWFL Premiership Player of The Season award.

The teenager has now added the WAFU-B Player of the Tournament accolade to her growing collection of individual honours, while helping Edo Queens qualify for the 2026/27 CAF Women’s Champions League.

She will be one of the stars to watch at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco from October 17 to November 7, 2026.

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