Daweti's brace sink Bayelsa Queens in CAF WCL Group B Opener against Mamelodi Sundowns

By Emmanuel Oladele - In the ongoing 2022 CAF Women's Champions League, defending Champions and South African side Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Nigeria Women's Football League Champions Bayelsa Queens by 2-1, Lelona Daweti's brace condemned the Nigerian side to the first defeat in Group B opening game on Monday.

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies forward Lelona Daweti scored in each half to get the defending Champions to a winning start.

Bayelsa Queens did well to turn the game around toward the end of regulation time, but could only get a consolation via Mary-Magdalene Anjor's powerful strike. See detailed result below;

MATCH RESULT

• Mon. 31/10/2022. Memelodi Sundowns   2-1   Bayelsa Queens - Full-Time

Goalscorers

• Lelona Daweti ⚽⚽ - Mamelodi Sundowns

• Mary Anjor ⚽ - Bayelsa Queens FC

After the 2-1 win over Bayelsa Queens, Mamelodi Sundowns now top Group B with three points, though they shared the same number of points with TP Mazembe who also defeated Egyptian side Wadi Degla by 1-0, but the South African side are better with goals. Meanwhile, Bayelsa Queens FC and Wadi Degla are in third and fourth position respectively. See details below;

Bayelsa Queens will face TP Mazembe in their next game, while Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies face Wadi Degla. See details below;

GROUP B NEXT FIXTURES

Thur. 03/11. Memelodi Sundowns vs Wadi Degla FC 17:00 WAT. (Grand Stade de Marrakech).

Thur. 03/11. TP Mazembe vs Bayelsa Queens FC 20:00 WAT. (Grand Stade de Marrakech).