Edo Queens’ hopes of a podium end on the 2024 CAF Girls’s Champions League led to heartbreak as they misplaced 4-3 on penalties to Egypt’s FC Masar within the third-place match on Friday, Soccernet.ng studies.

The sport, held contained in the Stade Ben Ahmed El Abdi in Morocco, was a tightly contested affair that ended goalless after 90 minutes.

Each Edo Queens and FC Masar have been debutants within the event, with the Benin-based aspect turning into solely the second Nigerian membership to achieve the semifinals after Bayelsa United.

The coach Moses Aduku tutored aspect had entered the conflict decided to bounce again from their semifinal disappointment in opposition to TP Mazembe, the place they surrendered a 1-0 result in lose 3-1.

Nonetheless, Masar edged them within the penalty shootout to assert the bronze medal.

For his or her efforts, Edo Queens will take dwelling $300,000 (over N508 million) in prize cash for ending fourth, whereas FC Masar secured $350,000 for third place.

Edo Queens’ journey in Morocco started with a promising 3-0 victory over Ethiopia’s CBE, adopted by a goalless draw with FC Masar within the group stage and an exhilarating 2-1 win in opposition to defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns.

Regardless of their valiant efforts, the Nigerian aspect fell in need of breaking the nation’s streak of lacking out on the ultimate in all 4 editions of the competitors.

The event will conclude on Saturday with the hosts, AS FAR of Morocco, taking over TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo within the ultimate.

The winner of the competitors will clinch the trophy in addition to a money prize of US$600,000 whereas the runner-up will accept US$400,000.