CAF Women's Leage
CAF Women’s Champions League Group A rolls to an end on Friday
The two semi-finalists from Group A of the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024 will be decided on Friday, 15 November with the last round of group fixtures set to take place this evening at 19h00 Local Time.
Tournament hosts, AS FAR have one foot in the semi-finals, while TP Mazembe and University of the Western Cape are the other two sides in contention, with Aigles De La Medina already out of competition.
Aigles de la Medina vs TP Mazembe
These two teams have one thing in common. They both suffered at least one defeat in the group stage.
Mazembe were subjected to a 3-1 loss to hosts, AS FAR in their second match of the competition while Aigles de La Medina fell to a 2-0 defeat against fellow debutants, UWC.
Both teams will be eyeing for victory with Mazembe eyeing a place in the semi-finals, while the Senegalese side play for pride in their quest to bow out of the competition having secured at least a victory.
Speaking ahead of the clash, Aigles De La Medina coach, Mbayang Thiam said: “We are competitors who came here as regional champions. It is a status that we must defend, and we want to prove that we are capable of winning. We may be out, but nothing stops us from putting up a good performance in our last match”
Mazembe on the other hand are aiming to advance from the group stages for the first time. Their last appearance, which was in the 2022 edition saw them bow out in the group stages – something that TP Mazembe defender, Michelle Moumazim aims to change.
“Our goal is to rewrite the history of our club. We want to go further than our finish in 2022. We are well prepared for this match and fully understand how difficult it will be,” said the defender.
University of the Western Cape – AS FAR
An interesting tie awaits the El Jadida’s Ben Ahmed El Abdi stadium as AS FAR prepare to face debutants, University of the Western Cape. While AS FAR have the advantage of home ground, a determined UWC who are looking at emulating Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies can be a huge threat if underestimated.
Speaking ahead of the tie, AS FAR coach, Mohamed Amin Alioua said the only time they will start thinking about the semi-final is after they win against UWC.
“We will enter the match against UWC with the ambition to win. Everyone knows the situation of our team; our options are limited, so we count on a group of players capable of winning. Then, we will think about the semi-final,” said the coach.
Both matches will kick off simultaneously at 19h00 Local Time.
Edo Queens and FC Masar played out to a goalless draw in Wednesday’s second match of the CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024 in Casablanca.
A win for either side could have seen them put one foot into the semi-finals of the competition.
Both Queens and Masar are making their first appearance at the finals.
High in confidence following their impressive 1-0 win over defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns, FC Masar were hoping to carry on from their momentum.
Equally so, Edo Queens who cruised past Central Bank of Ethiopia by 3-0 were hoping to build on the impressive performance.
Despite the numerous chances created, neither of the two debutants could break the deadlock, with both goalkeepers and set of defenders being on high alert throughout the tense encounter.
The result sees Queens maintain their lead at the top of Group B with four points, with Masar just behind them on the same number of points.
The goalless draw has sets up a photo finish in Group B, with Queens having to face a resurgent Sundowns who won 4-0 against CBE earlier, while Masar face the already knocked out Ethiopian side.
Both matches take place on Saturday at 19h00 Local Time.
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies’ title defence went back on track on Wednesday afternoon after the reigning champions secured a commanding 4-0 win over Central Bank of Ethiopia.
Following their shock 1-0 loss to Egyptian debutants, FC Masar on Saturday, the South Africans re-grouped to put up a strong performance against the Ethiopians who were no match for the class of Masandawana.
Sundowns’ strong signal of intent was evident in the opening half with all four of their goals coming in the first stanza courtesy of a Melinda Kgadiete brace, as well as a goal a piece by Joyce Rabale and the speedy Lelona Daweti.
The early goals rubber-stamped what was a one-sided affair in the match, with Sundowns dominating and enjoying a lion’s share of the possession, with very little threat from the Ethiopian side.
With this being their second consecutive loss following their crushing 3-0 defeat to TP Edo Queens, the loss to Sundowns spells the end of CBE’s debut in the CAF Women’s Champions League.
For the reigning champions on the other side, they receive a much-needed lifeline ahead of the crucial decider on Saturday where they will face Edo Queens to determine whether they continue with their title defence in Morocco.
Edo Queens remain tops in Group B of the CAF Women’s League after a goalless draw with Egypt’s FC Masar on Wednesday night.
But despite the lead into the last match day of the group, qualification is far from being assured as an earlier match of defending champions, Mamelodi Sundowns beating Central Bank of Ethiopia by 4-0 has complicated matters for the Nigerian side.
While a draw could see them through into the next knockout stage, they are meeting the defending champions, Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa on Saturday.
Should they lose, they could crash out while Mamelodi will get six points as against four which Edo Queens currently have.
FC Masar on the other hand, also with four points but with a lower goal aggregate may likely get the edge, facing the punching bag of the group, Central Bank of Ethiopia.
Edo Queens beat Central Bank of Ethiopia 3-0 on Sunday. Mamelodi Sundowns also on Wednesday evening beat the Ethiopians 4-0. Thus, the Ethiopians are technically out and may not present strong opposition to FC Masr.
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