Champions League: N85.9m richer Bayelsa Queens dream trophy

After making history to become the first Nigerian team to reach the last four of the CAF Women’s Champions League, Bayelsa Queens are now N85, 917, 821 million Naira richer.

Recall the WAFU B champions flogged their Egyptian counterpart Wadi Degla 3-0 in the last Group B game on Sunday in Marrakech.

A total of $200,000 is guaranteed for Bayelsa Queens for qualifying for the semifinals of the second edition tournament.

The Prosperity Girls could earn more from the CAF largesse if they get to the final.

According to CAF who introduced prize money for the Women’s Champions League for the first time, Bayelsa Queens could take home $400,000 if they win the title or $250,000 as runners-up.

It will however be a hard nut to crack for Bayelsa Queens as they confront Moroccan side AS FAR in the semi-final of the tournament after finishing second behind defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies of South Africa.

AS FAR topped Group A having won all the matches in the group and garnered the maximum of 9 points

Meanwhile, Bayelsa Queens have confirmed their readiness to bring the CAF Women’s champions league trophy to Nigeria.

Mercy netted a brace on Sunday evening in Bayelsa Queens’ 3-0 win over Wadi Degla of Egypt.

While speaking after the game she said they’ve tasted defeat and victory in the tournament, therefore they are prepared for the battle ahead to win the title.

” We want to bring the Cup to Nigeria.” She said after the match.

She added, “To win this tournament and surf on the good results that Nigerian football is currently accumulating.

“We have known everything in this tournament: defeat and victory. We started our African campaign very badly.

“Fortunately, after our first outing, the coach cheered us up and we are up with high level of confidence.

They told us that we play better and are better than that,” she told CAF media.