African Women’s Championships : Kabylie lift Supercup, Indeni down Zesco, Lionnes halt Silver Strikers charge, WAC go 9/9 100%,



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Algerian Women’s Super Cup

JS Kabylie won the Super Cup Champions in Algeria  courtesy of a Nadia Iouannoughen strike in the 79th minute. The win added to their Algerian Women’s Cup succes over Akbou earlier in the year.   Both return to league action tomorrow.


Kawempe Muslim remain top in Uganda as they defeated Amus College 2-1, Kampala remain close 2pts adrift with a 2-0 success over Uganda Martyrs with in form Catherine Nagadya striking a decisive double. She Corporate were held to a goalless draw, while St Noa impressive start sees them move to mid table as they beat Olila 2-0.


MDF Lioness stunned leaders Silver Strikers ending their 100 percent record as Catherine Kachala struck a 82nd minute winner in a 2-1 comeback victory. Ascent Academy cut the lead to four points easing to a 3-0 win at Topik.


Police Bullets extend their advantage at the top of the table to 4 points with a dominant 4-0 win over Bungoma. Trinity move into second place as they beat Ulinzi 1-0 Eglay Mukhwana striking the winner. Vihiga Queens had to settle for a goalless draw.


Ajegipina Zakaria struck a brace to assist Ampem to a 3-0 win over Northern Ladies to top the North Section on goal differencial. Prison Ladies where held to a 1-1 draw by Kumasi while Savannah edged Tamale 1-0 with Yakubu Sakina striking the winner, all have 7pts.

Army remain the only outfit to win all three opening games as Adama Alhassan struck a 90+5 minute winner. Jónína and Epiphany played out a goalless draw, as Jane Ayieyam 9th minute effort earned Police a 1-0 win over Soccer Intellectuals.


Mamelodi Sundowns moved to within a win of retaining the Hollywoodbets WSL as Refilwe Tholakele struck a 76th minute winner to edge Copperbelt.  They can clinch the title Wednesday with a win over City Lads.

JVW moved into second position with a 2-0 win over City Lads, Bonola Makoma and Julia Gonçalves scoring the goals.


Indeni Roses halted defending champions Zesco Ndola charge as Rhoda Chileshe struck a brace in a 2-1 win.  Green Buffaloes took full advantage and extended their lead to 5pts with Maylan Mulenga leading the way with a double as they cruised to a 5-0 win over Elite Ladies. Red Arrows were in fine form easing to a 4-1 win at Luyando.


Police WFC maintained their perfect start to the season defeating Bugesera 2-1 to remain top of the table after five rounds. Indahangarwa faltered to a 0-0 draw with Kanyomi. Rayon bounced back from a defeat to beat Macuba 3-0.


A Mabinty Camara double, and goals from Mbassey Darboe and Cathrine Jatta lead Determine Girls to a 4-0 success over Kneeling Warriors. Second half goals from Mariel Lorignon and Sarah Abrafi lead Shaita Angels to a 2-1 comeback win against Bushrod Queens.
Precious Daniel scored a double to help World Girls come from behind to record a 2-1 win against Ravia Angels.



Reigning champions Ram Kamara commenced the new campaign with a 3-0 succes against Vem Buck with goals from Sallamatu Kamara in the 4th and 32nd minute with  Fatoumata Yaya Samoura adding the third in the 75th minute. Mogbewmo Queens aiming to regain the title lost last season opened with a 3-1 win over Rising Queens.


Goals from Ramina Salmi and Adama Sané lead WAC to a nineth consecutive victory to open the season moving to 27pts with a 2-0 success defeating ARAFF.   FUS move into second place edging HST courtesy of a Salimata Diarra strike.


The top two in Lesotho extended the gap as leaders LDF Ladies beat Stoko 2-1, while reigning champions Kick 4 Life beat Bokamoso 3-0. It was shared points all round in the remainder of the league clashes.


Mary Averu 2′ Kouanda Salamata 36′ Goungounga Elodie 90′ where the scorers as champions USFA beat Tigresse 3-1 in the second round of the Burkina Faso D1 Feminine to make it two wins out of two to start the defense of their title.  Lionnes lead the way on goal differencial after edging Esiz 1-0.


Group A leader OTR suffered a 3-0 defeat to Barracuda as Entente defeated Ahe 2-0 to make a three way second place points tie.

Runaway leaders in Group B ASKO thrashed Unisport 5-1.


Stella were frustrated to a 2-2 draw with Mouna preventing them joining Athletic on level points at the head of the standings. Athletic D’Abijan had a bye while ASEC continues it’s participation in the CAF Women’s Champions League where they are Semi Finalist.


Another match ball for Jentrix who starts the new campaign with a hattrick as Simba defeat Bilo 4-0.

Precious Onyinyechi struck a brace in Yanga’s 3-0 win over Ruangwa, while Geita defeat Ceasiaa 1-0


Wadi Degla remain top with goals from Nour Nehad and Noha El Solh. Mercy Attobrah hit a treble in a 12-0 win over Al Tayaran.

Maissarath Daboutou sealed Zamalek 3-0 win over Ra.


Afak Relizane move to the top of the table pending results on Tuesday, Relizane defeated Alger Centre 5-1


Dagmawit Solomon struck a brace as Ethio Electric defeated Hawassa 3-2 to remain top of the table and maintaining a 100 percent start to the season moving to 18pts. Mechal moved into second spot defeating Yirga Chefe 1-0 while CBE earned six points in the week including in one of their three catch up games moving onto 12pts with two games in hand, firstly recording a 5-1 win over Arbraminch followed by a 4-0 success against Lideta


African Women’s Championships: Jentrix fires hattrick in Simba stroll, Prescious Onyinyechi hits brace as Yanga win 3-0. Afak hit 5 v Alger Centre, Wadi Degla stay top


Afak Relizane move to the top of the table pending results on Tuesday, Relizane defeated Alger Centre 5-1

JS Kabylie face CF Akbou in the Supercup hoping to emulate last season’s Cup Final success.  The pair since have met on the opening Rd Akbou won 5-1



Wadi Degla remain top with goals from Nour Nehad and Noha El Solh. Mercy Attobrah hit a treble in a 12-0 win over Al Tayaran.
Maissarath Daboutou  sealed Zamalek 3-0 win over Ra.

Al Alhy 12-0 Al Tayaran
Noura Khaled
Habiba Omar
Mercy Attobrah  x3
Thuraya Ashraf x2
Lulu Nasr x3
Noor Yousef
Sarah Kurd

Zamalek 3-0 Ra
Sherouk Ibrahim
Haneen Hesham
Maissarath Daboutou


Another match ball for Jentrix who starts the new campaign with a hattrick as Simba defeat Bilo 4-0.
Precious Onyinyechi struck a brace in Yanga’s 3-0 win over Ruangwa, while Geita defeat Ceasiaa 1-0

Finalíssima Femenina 2026 Brasil push to host the final



The Coordinator of Women’s National Teams Cris Gambare revealed in a press conference yesterday of talks to hold the Finalíssima Femenina between Brasil and England in Brasil next March 2026.

She stated that, in conversations with the English team, she demonstrated the importance and capacity of the match being played in Brazil, host of the next World Cup.

Conmebol and UEFA will have to decide that. Normally it’s UEFA that decides, because the contract stipulates that decision,  unfortunately it’s not up to us to decide. But there has already been this possibility of bringing the final here, to Brasil, but they are the ones who really define and decide, according to the contract for this championship — declared Gambaré.

The two met in a recent friendly in Manchester with Brasil running out 2-1 winners.

Brasil end 2025 with two friendly international matches against Norway on November 28 and Portugal December 2


England will play China at Wembley on November 29 and Ghana in Southampton on December 2nd


The two played out a 1-1 draw with England winning on penalties 4-2 in the first edition of the Finalíssima Femenina in 2023 at Wembley


African Women’s Football: HERENTALS CHAMPIONS, KAWEMPE END CORPORATE UNDEFEATED START, GREEN BUFFALOES HIT 5 TO GO TOP, YOUNG BUFFALOES, POLICE BULLETS FIRE IN 9. KAMONYI EDGE RAYON IN 5 GOAL THRILLER.


Herentals Queens retained the title in Zimbabwe after defeating Cranbone Royals 2-0 with goals from  Natasha Benza and Praynence Zvawanda.


With FC Masar playing in the CAF Women’s Champions League Al Alhy were unable to take advantage as they were held to a 2-2 draw by ZED FC. NBE defeated Al Tayaran 2-0 to move into third spot.  The crunch match of the round FC Masar v Wadi Degla was moved to December 23.


CF Akbou remain 100 percent in the championship with goals from Ikram Bahri and Khouloud Ournani as they beat CEA Setif 2-0. Afak Relizane were held to a 2-2 draw by CS Constantine as JS Kabylie defeated CR Belouizdad ahead of the Super Cup Final against Akbou on Nov 15 a game live on ENTV.


Kanyomi defeated Rayon 3-2 in the surprise of the round 4

Highlights

https://youtu.be/kBfEOs5oz2w?si=eQ6t8-TAm5_12J9X

AS Kigali struggling start to the season continued with a 1-0 loss to Bugesera


Champions USFAS opened the season with a 7-0 win over ASAF . Kouanda Salamata struck a hattrick, Ghanaian Comfort Yeboah a brace Nana Sarata and Marietou Ouedraogo completed the rout. Elsewhere on opening day Lionne thrashed Wend Raabo 11-0. Djelgodji defeated Hirondelles 5-0, Douane eased to a 4-0 win over Esiz.


In Eswatini Young Buffaloes swept aside Mbabane Swallows 9-0 to remain top after five rounds. Nsingizini remain level points after edging AS Interladies 2-1.


LDF take over the top of the table with a 3-0 win over LMPS as rival Kick 4 Life were held to a goalless draw by Lijabatho.


Nadia Laftah struck a brace as leaders WAC eased to a 3-0 win over HST. FUS thrashed ITFF 8-0 with Salimata Diarra hitting a hattrick to move into second place above ASFAR who are participating in the CAF Women’s Champions League. RS Berkane are finding their form of last season overcoming SC Casablanca 4-3 in a 7 goal thriller.


JVW joined TS Galaxy on 60pts in the race for second spot as they dominated UCT 5-1. TS Galaxy are schedule to face Fort Hare on Wednesday likewise leaders Mamelodi who are set to host JHB.


Martha Banda lead the Green Buffaloes charge as they fired five past Luyando to top the table, Martha struck twice in a dominant performance. Zesco who have a game in hand continue a hot goal streak showing Yasa no mercy in a 7-0 win with Eneless Phiri in top form hitting a treble. Indeni Roses move to third with a impressive 4-0 win over Red Arrows Ngosa Chabwe scoring a hattrick.


Karidja Fofana hit a quadruple as leaders Atletico crushed Koria 12-0, Karidja moves to 11 goals for the season, the league leading scorer. Stella moved into second with a 3-2 win over Sekela with ASEC out of action as they participate in the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League.


Margaret Kunhira struck her second hattrick of the season as Police Bullets demolished Kisumu 9-1, Emily Morang’a was also in top form also striking a treble.  Vihiga Queens and Ulinzi played out a 1-1 draw in a exciting encounter Ruth Khasoha scoring for Vihiga to cancel out Ulinzi’s opener.


Kawempe Muslim ended She Corporates undefeated start with a imposing 2-0 win to go to the top of the table alone, Latifah Nakasi striking a brace including a first minute opening goal to set the tempo of the game. Kampala go to the second spot as they edged St Noa 1-0 courtesy of Catherine Nagadya’s 36th minute strike.


Lordina Osei struck the winner for Jónína has they defeated Hasaacas 1-0 leaving the defending champions 1pt from two games to commence the season. Vera Bema earned Army a 1-0 success over Police, Ampem defeated Ashtown 2-0. Ladystrikers defeated Oaks 2-1 with Ellen Gai striking a 86th minute winner to complete her brace.


Makasia Saryon struck her third hattrick of the season leading Ravia Angels to a 5-1 win over Real Muja. Mabinty Camara also hit three as champions Determine Girls emphatically defeated Earth Angels 7-1. Miatta Morris struck for Shaita Angels however they were pegged back by Small Town Blessing Moweh’s 86th minute equaliser for a 1-1 draw.


ASKO continue their dominance of Group B recording a 3-2 win over second place Foadan.

OTR remain in control of Group A as they edged Athleta 1-0


CAF Women’s Champions League 5th Edition. ASFAR aim for Fifa Women’s Club championship and 2nd title, Mazembe bid to retain their title, Host FC Masar aim to build on 24.



Schedule, Times local

Group A

Nov 8 15hr 15 de Agosto v USFAS

Nov 8 18hr FC Masar v ASFAR

Nov 11 15hr FC Masar v 15 de Agosto

Nov 11 18hr USFAS v ASFAR

Nov 15 15hr USFAS v FC Masar

Nov 15 15hr ASFAR v 15 de Agosto


Group B

Nov 9 15hr TP Mazembe v ASEC

Nov 9 18hr Gabarone v JKT Queens

Nov 12 15hr TP Mazembe v Gabarone

Nov 12 18hr JKT Queens v ASEC

Nov 15 18hr JKT Queens v TP Mazembe

Nov 15 18hr ASEC Mimosas v Gabarone


Semi Final

Nov 18 15hr 1A v 2B

Nov 18 19hr 2A v 1B


Third place match

Nov 21 15hr

Final

Nov 21 19hr


Where to Watch



The 5th edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League commences Saturday in Egypt with host team FC Masar facing UNAF rival ASFAR in a exciting official opening match encounter with the two playing tense encounters on previous occasions it is a match to shape the tournament. 15 do Augusto face WAFU A champions USFAS Bamako from Mali in the other opening day encounter.



Group A

FC Masar enter the tournament with a resounding 6-0 win against Al Masry and with confidence of improving on last years third place finish.   Retaining a impressive squad Mahira Ali, Alice Ogebe, Farah Elmahdy, Hasnath Ubamba form crucial roles in a well drilled squad. Currently sitting in third place with 5 wins from 5 in their domestic championship with a game in hand 3pts behind leaders Wadi Degla and a goal differencial of 23-3.


However they will face a determined ASFAR in the group who reinforced with the likes of Anissa Lahmari joining the 2024 runners up. A squad laced with Morocco national team members Sanaa Mssoudy, the impressive Doha El Madani, Safa Banouk danger lurks through the ranks.   With a place in the Fifa Women’s Champions Cup at stake for the eventual 2025 champions,  despite a weekend draw with ARAFF in their domestic championship the perennial Moroccan champions come focused and determined to take their second CAF Women’s Champions League title.



Uniffac champions 15 de Agosto added to their qualifying tournament squad in the CAF Women’s Champions League, with four Cameroonian players have joined the Guinean club. These include Flora Kameni, Beulou Ornella, Nsi Mbarga, and Mogai Djapa, who have been recruited to strengthen the team to join the likes of Jessy Ornella and Ana Maria Nchama whose brace against Ebolowa sealed their spot in the 2025 edition.


USFAS the underdog of the group come in the tournament having played warm up matches against the Women’s national team prior to the WAFCON 2026 Qualifying second round. They will look to Ma Traoré, Safiatou Keïta, Oumou Koné to provide ammunition in a tough group.


Group B

Holders TP Mazembe enter the tournament with a mainly fresh squad, 8  players of last year’s title winning team departed that participated in their 2025 domestic championship in which they dominated the regular season with a GD of +71 in seven games,  before a odd ending which saw them only take 7 players to face M’sichana in the Semi Final. Recently three key players Esther Dikisha, Lydia Mohlakoana, and Elena Obono rejoined the club.  After nearly a month’s absence for the South African and Equatorial Guinean players, and more than five months for Dikisha (who was on loan at M’sichana), all three have traveled to Egypt.  Natacha Nkonda, a 23-year-old Cameroonian defensive midfielder from Al-Hammah SC (Saudi Arabia) signed a one-year contract to bolster their midfield. They enter after a lengthy period of preparation. Coach Lamia Boumehdi recently stated to CAF media “Preparation has gone well overall. The group has responded positively to the technical staff’s demands. We’ve focused on physical conditioning, team cohesion and tactical work because we know the competition level will be very high.”

ASEC Mimosas current Côte D’ivoire and WAFU B champions enter the tournament 2nd in their domestic championship though they do have a game in hand. In their last outing Ami Diallo scored a brace in a 2-2 draw with title challenger Atletico D’Abijan,  Diallo along with Ouedraogo Habibou pose a potent attacking threat.  Showing solid defending and tactical awareness in qualifying they have potential to pose a threat in the tournament.



Gabarone United the Cosafa Women’s Champions emerging as  the surprise of the Qualifying process defeating Zambia championsh Zesco on penalties in the final. Ladened with numerous Botswana international players they enter the tournament having prepared in South Africa with two games.   A thrilling contest in Soweto as they edged the University of Johannesburg in their opening game of the Preparatory Series. with goals from Dithebe, Bonang & Gaofetoge. In the second preparation match on October 24 they faced  Mamelodi in a  1-1 draw where Jessica Yaone Modise scored the goal. 


JKT Queens the Tanzanian champions and Cecafa Qualifying winners enter the tournament on the back of winning the Tanzanian Women’s Community Shield defeating Simba Queens 2-1 In the final after a 1-1 (6-5 penalties) Semi Final win over Yanga.  A team that has been together for a numerous seasons now, however they still have lapses in defense a highlight that will need to be contained in order to progress far.  Highlighted by the great talent of 17 years old Winifrida Gerald, alongside the likes of Donisia Minja, Stumai Abdallah the three have formed formidable trio in the domestic championship over the past 3 years.



Previous Finals

2021

Hasaacas 0-2 Mamelodi

Morifi 33

Mcgoyi 65


2022

ASFAR 4-0 Mamelodi

Tagnaout 15

Jraïdi 54 87 90+2


2023

Mamelodi 3-0 SC Casablanca

Tholakele 21 79

Rabale 24


2024

ASFAR 0-1 TP Mazembe

Kasaj 10




African Women’s Championships : Masar fire 6 ahead of CAF WCL opener, ASFAR frustrated, Zesco smash in 5, Oaks hold Hasaacas


Egypt 🇪🇬 Women’s Premier League

FC Masar warmed up for the CAF Women’s Champions League next weekend, defeating Al Masry 6-0. Mahira Ali, Alice Ogebe, Miral Qassis, Shahd Ghonim, Yasmeen, Farah Elmahdy the scorers.

Gladys Amfobea  scored a hattrick for Wadi Degla in 5-0 win

Mercy Attobrah was on target for Al Alhy in their 6-0 win over El Mokawloon


ARAFF frustrated ASFAR to a 1-1 draw with some excellent defense holding off a barrage of attacks to secure a point.

WAC took advantage of the slip by ASFAR to move 2 pts clear at the top of the table with a 3-0 win over ITFF with Nadia Laftah scoring a brace. They are now the only team with a 100 percent record through seven rounds.


Mabinty Camara struck a hattrick to lead Determine Girls to a 6-0 win over Bushrod. Salimata Saidykhan struck Shaita Angels match winner against Senior Female Pro.

Nigerian  Precious Daniel delivered a late winner to give World Girls a 1-0 win over Earth Angels FC


Jesca Namanda struck a 74th minute winner as She Corporate retained pole position on goal differencial from Kawempe Muslim who had a Agnes Nabukenya brace to thank for their 2-0 win over She Maroons. Reigning champions Kampala found their scoring form firing 5 past Olila including a double from Joanita Ainembabazi.


Penelope Mulubwa hit a treble as the reigning champions Zesco downed Nkwazi 5-1 to remain top of the Zambia WSL. Goals from Martha Banda and Maylan Mulenga lead Green Buffaloes to a 2-0 win over National Assembly. Red Arrows edged Yasa Queens 1-0 with Mary Mambwe firing the winner. Indeni move to fourth courtesy of Grace Phiri’s effort in a 1-0 win over Luyando.


Silver Strikers blasted 9 past MK Academy with Deborah Henry striking four opening up a 7pts advantage at the top of the table from Ascent Academy who were held to a 1-1 draw by Kukoma. Silver Strikers have now won all nine games in the league.


Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Durban 7-0, Refilwe Tholakele and Lelona Daweti leading the charge both bagging braces.

Leandra Smeda moved onto 21 goals for the season scoring twice as TS Galaxy beat First Touch 4-0 to keep very small title hopes alive.

JVW moved into third spot with a 3-1 win over Richmond.


Goals from Frederique Melei 27, Karidia Fofana 49, Nourah Karamoko 82 earned Atletico a 3-0 win over Africa Sport to remain top, three points ahead of ASEC whose game did not play due to the opponent forfeiting the game.


Prompted Oaks frustrated champions Hasaacas holding them to a goalless draw in the season opener.  Fellow promoted outfit Samartex defeated Ladystrikers 2-1 Amina Adams goal proving to be the match winner. Savannah struck a stoppage time equaliser to earn a point against Ampem in a exciting 2-2 draw. Linda Achiaa struck a excellent winner as Army overcame Epiphany 2-1 in a entertaining encounter.


Fatiha Ghorfati and Khouloud Ournani scored the goals for Akbou in a 2-0 win over improved CS Constantine.  JS Kabylie put Batna to the sword with a 9-1 win, CR Belouizdad and Afak Relizane joined Akbou on nine points, Belouizdad recording a 2-0 win over US Biskra while Afak Relizane beat Guelma 3-0.


Kick 4 Life and LDF continued their 100 percent starts to the season both scoring big victories at the weekend.


Margrét Kunihira hit a hattrick as champions Police Bullets dominated Gideon 6-0.  Vihiga however followed suit striking six with Martha Amunyolete hitting five in a impressive display. Ulinzi remain unbeaten courtesy of a own goal giving them a 1-0 win over Zetech.


UEFA Women’s Championships. SK Brann clinch Toppserien, Sociedad sink Barcelona, Chelsea, City, Utd roll on,


League Leaders across Europe.



UEFA Women’s Championships Round up


SK Brann seal Toppserien after beating Rosenborg 2-1. Valerenga virtually sealed second place with a 2-0 win. Rosenborg sit in third and most likely to finish there

BK Häcken moved to within a win of clinching the title in Sweden after defeating Linköping who are now 4pts behind Rosengård whom were held by bottom club Alingsås to a goalless draw. Hammarby move clear in 2nd with a excellent 4-0 win as Malmö suffered a 2-1 home loss to Piteå.

Sociedad sink Barcelona via a Edna Imade penalty. Real Madrid earned a narrow 1-0 at Espanyol. Barcelona’s lead is cut to 4pts, Real Madrid and Sociedad locked at 20 pts

Chelsea, City, Utd remains top 3 in FAWSL all earning wins at the weekend. Chelsea beat London City 2-0, City defeated West Ham 1-0, while United edged Brighton 3-2.

Lyon edge Paris FC 1-0 to remain 3pts clear of PSG who beat Le Havre 23, Bayern cruise against Essen 4-1 and remain 3pts clear of Wolfsburg who defeated Hoffenheim 2-1 with a stoppage time winner

Roma remain 100% in Italy a early 5pt gap over Napoli and Juventus.

Twente top Eredivisie Vrouwen after 5-0 win over Den Haag on goals scored from Ajax who also won 5-0 against

Benfica sweep aside Marítimo 5-0 as Sporting are defeated by Torreense to take a 3pt advantage in the standings

Hajduk Split top Croatia on goal differencial from Dinamo. Hajduk defeated Agram 2-0 while Dinamo beat Gorica 4-0.

Ludogorets hold a 4 pt advantage over NSA after a 2-0 win at Puldin in the Bulgárian Women’s Championship.

Austria Wien remain 5 pts clear of St Pölten after a 3-1 win over LASK while St Pölten defeated Sturm Graz 2-0

Sparta Praha hold a 5pt advantage in Czechia, Sparta beat Slovácko 2-0, while Slavia overcome Plzen 4-0

Metalist remain clear in Ukraine after a 5-0 win over Zhytomyr as Vorskla who have two games in hand sit 3 pts behind after a 1-0 win over Ladomir.

Valentina Giacinti earns Galatasaray a 1-0 win to remain top, Flourish Sabastine seals Fenerbahçe win, Fomget were held yesterday, Juliette Nana fires a hattrick in 9-2 win over Alg Spor.

Champions so far in 2025, Gintra, WFC Nike, Athlone, Riga FC, FC Flora, Glentoran, KI Klaksvikar, SK Brann, Breiðablik Dinamo Minsk, Aktobe, HJK Helsinki.


















WAFCON 2026 Qualifying , 12 set for Morocco, Cabo Verde stun Mali, Senegal sink Côte D’ivoire on pks, Malawi leave it late, Dafeur strike shuts out Cameroun




The 12 Teams For WAFCON 2026.

Wafcon 2026 sees two debutants in Malawi and Cabo Verde the tournament will be hosted by Morocco commencing March 17 to April 3 2026. Player release is set for March 9th.

1. Morocco 🇲🇦 (Host) (5th Appearance)
2. Algeria 🇩🇿 (7th Appearance)
3. Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 (2nd Appearance)
4. Cape Verde 🇨🇻 (Debutant)
5. Ghana 🇬🇭 (12th Appearance)
6. Kenya 🇰🇪 (2nd Appearance)
7. Malawi 🇲🇼 (Debutant)
8. Nigeria 🇳🇬 (14th Appearance)
9. Senegal 🇸🇳 (4th Appearance
10. South Africa 🇿🇦 (14th Appearance)
11. Tanzania 🇹🇿 (3rd Appearance)
12. Zambia 🇿🇲 (5th Appearance)


Zambia 3-0 Namibia
Racheal Kundananji 20
Eneless Phiri 33
Prisca Chilufya 47

Agg 7-2

Zambia  cruised to the WAFCON 2026 with a dominant performance, Racheal Kundananji adding to her first leg hattrick with a close range effort from a corner. Eneless Phiri struck a beautiful goal on 33 minutes and Prisca Chilufya rounded off the scoring on 47 minutes.


Ethiopia 0-1 Tanzania
Diana Lucas 15
Agg 0-3

Tanzania  advanced to WAFCON 2026, with a well executed defence, and a excellent goal to seal the tie by Diana Lucas.



Malawi  2-0 Angola
Faith Chinzimu 82 83

Faith Chinzimu late brace saw  Malawi  advance to WAFCON 2026, Angola missed a pk on 40 minutes hitting the post




Cameroun  0-1 Algeria
Marine Dafeur 22

Algeria advance to WAFCON 2026 producing a excellent defence display foiling Cameroun, and a well taken Marine Dafeur goal.



Nigeria 1-1 Benin
Ashleigh Plumptre 12 Yasmine Djibril 61
Agg 3-1

Reigning Champions Nigeria sealed their spot in WAFCON 2026. Ashleigh Plumptre opened the scoring with a super header from a corner before Yasmine Djibril levelled the game with a sublime set peice.


Ghana 4-0 Egypt
Doris Boaduwaa 52 55 90+2
Comfort Yeboah 57
Agg 7-0 

Ghana  qualify for the WAFCON 2026 , Doris Boaduwaa firing a treble to seal a dominant performance.


Gambia 0-1 Kenya
Mwanahalima Adam Jereko 51
Aggregate 1-4

Kenya  seal their spot in WAFCON 2026 with a 1-0 win with accontrolled performance Mwanahalima Adam Jereko striking the only goal of the game



Togo 0-1  Burkina Faso
Adama Congo 45 +4
Agg 0-3

Adama Congo sealed Burkina Faso  passage to WAFCON 2026 with a goal on the stroke of half time


South Africa  1-0 RD Congo
Thembi Kgatlana 90+1
Agg 2-1

Thembi Kgatlana clinched South Africa’s place in WAFCON 2026 with a late winner, executing a cool finish after racing onto a through ball to ease the nerves in stoppage time in a tense encounter.


Mali 2-4  Cabo Verde
Oumou Koné 55 88

Larissa Melo 14
Ivânia Moreira 17
Eleia Vieira 24
Evy Pereira 73

Agg 3-4

Cabo Verde 🇨🇻 sealed a great result to qualify for the WAFCON 2026., there first appearance in the tournament. Three rapid goals in 10 minutes put them on their way before Evy Pereira struck a clinical finish to make the score 4-1. Oumou Koné scored twice for a disappointing host.



Côte D’ivoire  0-0 Senegal
Agg 0-0

Senegal Win on penalties 5-4

After 180 tense tight minutes that could not separate two well balanced teams Senegal prevailed 5-4 in a penalty shoot out to finalise the twelve teams for Morocco


As of now there is no official statement that the tournament will increase to 16 teams in the 2026 tournament despite many media outlets stating so after the last CAF meeting in Kinshasa.


African Women’s Football : Zambia qualify for WAFCON 2026 , Dramatic 2nd Legs in store, Starlets shine in U17WWC, CAF WCL draw revealed, Shaita smash 7, She Corporate top Fufa WSL.


Tense second leg ties await Tuesday with many games evenly poised for the right to join Host Morocco and Zambia who was lead by Racheal Kundananji who struck four goals in the 7-2 aggregate win over Namibia. 

Ethiopia will look to create more opportunities after the first leg loss in Tanzania.

Likewise Malawi whom start the return 0-0, Angola rueing some openings to create more opting for quick shots going wide of the target.

Cameroun boosted by a late penalty seek to complete the job over Algeria who struck twice with excellent set peices, the host will need to be aware of challenges near the box.

Reigning champions cruised to a comfortable professional 2-0 win over neighbors Benin and in a strong position for the second leg.

Kenya take on Gambia with a 3-1 first leg lead confident of seeing out the tie in the return over a Gambia side who missed some very good technical players due to economic issues.

Burkina Faso head to Togo with a 2-0 advantage mostly in control of the opening leg and seek to produce a similair display.

Mali host Cabo Verde bouyed by a late win in the opening leg and head to Stade Mamadou Konate seeking to seal their spot in WAFCON 2026.

A tight end to end first leg saw South Africa and RD Congo play out a 1-1 draw with the tie evenly poised. Thembi Kgatlana, Hildah Magaia, Amogelang Motau and Sinoxolo Cesane are expected to be available for the second leg boosting the South African squad.

Côte D’ivoire will host Senegal with the first leg ending in stalemate another tight tense encounter is expected with Côte D’ivoire hoping to be urged on by the home crowd to qualify for the WAFCON 2026.


First Leg Results




The CAF Women’s Champions League produced a exciting draw with UNAF giants FC Masar and ASFAR pitted together in Group A together with 15 de Agosto and USFAS Bamako.   In Group B holders TP Mazembe were placed against Côte D’ivoire and WAFU B champions ASEC Mimosas, Cosafa and Botswana champions Gabarone and Tanzanian Cecafa winners JKT Queens.

The tournament  is set for November 8-21  in Egypt at  two venues: the Suez Canal Stadium and the Right to Dream Stadium.

The Semi Finals being on November 18 and Third Place match and Final November 21.

This year’s CAF Women’s Champions League winners will receive USD 600,000, while the runners-up will take home USD 400,000.

The champions will also qualify for the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup tournament facing Wuhan in December in the second round. The winner of that game qualifies for the Final 4 in London Jan 28-Feb 1, Where they would face Arsenal.


Group Schedule




Just two games took place over the weekend with JHB defeating Royal AM 2-1 and City Lads overcoming First Touch 2-1.


Reigning champions Zesco Ndola Girls  moved to the top of the table with a 2-0 defeat of National Assembly in a rescheduled league match, Charity Mubanga and Mary Mbewe striking the decisive goals.


Lucy  Kikeh struck a hattrick as Shaita Angels fired 7 past Falconets in a dominant display.

Nigerian striker, Joy Igbazanda scored her first goal of the season in the 5-1 triumph over Senior Female Professional, but it was Dalphine Glao who took the match ball striking a treble.


Abigail Amorh, Hawa fatomah, Victoria Watkins and Precious Daniel were on target as World Girls defeated Bushrod 4-0.


She Corporate remain top on goal differencial as goals from Rebecca Nakato and Jesca Namanda sealed a 2-0 win over Amus College.  Kawempe Muslim also move to 10 pts as they edged Uganda Martyrs 1-0 with Jovia Nakagolo scoring the decisive goal.

Kampala Queens had to settle for a 2-2 draw with Asubo as Namboozo struck a stoppage time equaliser.


K4L won  the top 2 duel 4-0 with Mawes to move onto 9pts, remaining leaders from LDF move to second also on 9pts from the opening 3 games


Khouloud Ournani struck a quintruple as CF Akbou ran amok against Alger Centre running out 13-0 winners. JS Kabylie likewise hit 13 against AC Biskra. Afak Relizane edged FC Bejaia 1-0, Khroub put 5 past Guelma.



Morocco, Zambia, Nigeria all advanced to the Second phase of the Fifa Women’s Under 17 WWC in Morocco.   Eached produced excellent final group match performances to advance while gallant efforts saw Cameroun and Côte D’ivoire fall short in very difficult groups.

Morocco now face a huge battle against one of the tournaments favourites and highly talented DPR Korea.

Zambia face a buoyant Canada who topped Group D however they go into the tie on a high after a exceptional display to defeat New Zealand.

Nigeria also face a tough task when they face Italy who won Group A playing some excellent football. It will be a big test for the defence who will need to stay very focused and disciplined against a talented technical team and use their pace on attack at selected moments.


Egypt set to host the CAF Women’s Champions League



The CAF Women’s Champions League is set to be hosted by Egypt from November 8 to the 23rd pending a official statement from CAF.

It appears Cairo and Ismailia will host the matches. 

Teams Qualified

CAF Women’s Champions League 2025

TP Mazembe (title holder)

USFAS

Gabarone

ASEC Mimosas

ASFAR

JKT Queens

15 De Agosto

FC Masar of Egypt should be announced as the 8th team being runners up in UNAF Qualifying.

Kenyan Assistant Referee Elizabeth Njoroge is one referee selected to officiate at the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League.

Njoroge ,who earned her FIFA Badge in January 2025,will undergo the referees preparation course for the tournament from 3rd to 7th November in Cairo alongside 41 other Referees from across the African Continent.

We still await information of a date for the draw