West African Football Union (UFOA B): Groups revealed for CAF Women's Champions League qualifiers
Burkina Faso is gearing up to welcome the West African region, as the West African Football Union (UFOA B) organizes the CAF Women's Champions League qualifiers at the August 4 Stadium in Ouagadougou, from August 23 to September 5, 2026. The tournament draw was held on August 18 at the union's headquarters in Abidjan.
Seven clubs, each representing a different nation—Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, Togo, and Niger—will battle it out for a single ticket to the final stage of the CAF Women's Champions League.
USFA, the champions of Burkina Faso, will enjoy home advantage and passionate local support, while ASEC Mimosas from Côte d'Ivoire enter as regional title holders and continental runners-up from their debut campaign. The Ivorian side stands out as the clear favorites to clinch qualification.
This year's tournament promises fierce competition, with perennial contenders like Ampem Darkoa from Ghana and Edo Queens from Nigeria in the mix. The lineup is rounded out by ASKO from Togo, Dynamique de Calavi from Benin, and AS Garde Nationale from Niger.
Groups
Group A
- USFA (Burkina Faso)
- Dynamique FC de Calavi (Benin)
- Association Sportive de Kozah (Togo)
Group B
- ASEC Mimosas (Côte d'Ivoire)
- Ampem Darkoa FC (Ghana)
- Edo Queens FC (Nigeria)
- AS Garde Nationale (Niger)