UPDATED: 2022 CAF Women’s Champions League qualifying tournaments hosts.
UNAF Morocco
ASFAR (Morocco), AFFAK Relizane (Algeria), BH Bank (Tunisia) and Wadi Degla (Egypt) all qualified winning their respective championships this year.
CECAFA – Tanzania
Teams Qualified so far AS Kigali (Rwanda) Simba Queens (Tanzania) She Corporate (Uganda) Vihiga Queens (Kenya – participation in doubt due to Fifa ban on Kenya FA).
WAFU A – Liberia
Teams Qualified so far, Determine Girls (Liberia)
WAFU B – Cote d’Ivoire;
August 13-27
Teams Qualified Bayelsa Queens (Nigeria) Ampem Darkoa (Ghana) USFA (Burkina Faso) L’Africa Sport (Côte D’Ivoire)
UNIFFAC
To be determined it is likely to play home and away ties as in 2021
Teams Qualified so far CEFUS FC (Chad) nominated by the association. Awa (Cameroun last seasons champions.
COSAFA – South Africa
LDF Ladies (Lesotho), Green Buffaloes (Zambia), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) Blantyre Zero (Malawi)
Botswana Women’s Football Championship Tournament
June 10-12, The winners will represent Botswana
Phikwe – Granada Ladies Boteti – Orapa All Stars Central North – Green Lovers Ladies Nhabe – Cubs Sporting Club Kweneng – Mexican Girls Gaborone – Double Action Kgatleng – Royal Fighters Frafa – Francistown Utd
All participants will be updated in due course when confirmed.
Olímpia Cluj retained the title in Romania as they defeated Timisoara 1-0 on the final day of the league season. Carolina Tabur scored the only goal of the game in the 19th minute. It is Clujs 11th consecutive championship in Romania.
Barcelona defeated a stubborn Sporting 6-1 to win the Copa de la Reina. A own goal from Dolan and a Mapi Leon effort saw the favourites 2-0 ahead at the interval, however Sporting struck back Castello 62nd minute effort halved the deficit before Crnogorcevic struck in the 72nd minute heading home from a in swinging corner. Barcelona took control with three further goals in the last 10 minutes, Pina, Leike Martens and Alexia rounding of Barcelona’s season in style.
Fenna Kalma scored a double as Twente eased to the Eredivisie Cup final defeating Den Haag 2-0 on the day 8-1 on aggregate. In the second semi final Ajax brushed aside PSV 3-0 to gain a 5-0 aggregate victory. The final will be on June 5th.
Linköpings moved to the top of Damallsvenskan, recording a 4-0 victory over AIK, a double from Therese Simonssen , Momiki and Alva Selerud were the scorers in the rout. BK Häcken were frustrated by Djugårdens in a scoreless draw. Hammarby recored a impressive 5-1 victory and Vittsjö moved to 4th in the Rosengård has the opportunity to regain leadership in the division tomorrow when they face Piteå.
Celtic won a thrilling Scottish Cup final 3-2 in extra time despite being a player short after Jodie Bartle was sent off in the 39th minute adjudged to be the last defender. Shen Mengyu fired Celtic ahead in the 19th minute a excellent finish beating the keeper at the near post. Jenna Clark equalised five minutes later before Charlie Wellings restored Celtics lead from the penalty spot in the 36th minute. Then came Bartles dismissal and Lauren Davidson levelling matters for a second time as she converted her penalty opportunity. The game drifted in the second half with Charlie Wellings missing a opportunity to claim regular time victory. In extra time Isibeal Atkinson fired low into the corner to the exctasy of the Celtic following finishing a sweeping Celtic move in the 113th minute. Glasgow could not create a opportunity as Celtic held out for the remainder of the game to clinch their second cup of the season having won the Scottish league Cup.
SFK 2000 beat Fortuna 2-0 on the road to retain their title in Bosnia. Goals from Krajnić 38 and Milinković 73 sealed the championship for the 19th time.
Lyon regained the championship in France courtesy of a Catarina Macario goal in the third minute to defeat arch rivals PSG 1-0 to claim their 15th title. As usual it was a hard fought contest with Sakina Karchaoui coming closest for a Parisienne equaliser striking the crossbar part way through the second half. On the back of regaining the Uefa Women’s Champions League last weekend Lyons defence was as stubborn giving PSG very few clear opportunities.
In Brasil Palmeiras retain top spot cruising past São José with a resounding 5-0 victory, Duda Santos starting the rout in the 9th minute. Carol Rodrigues struck the second on 34 minutes before Bia Zaneratto added a penalty four minutes later, Byanca Brasil excellent finish in the 60th minute and Sochor in the 89th minute completed the scoring. Corinthians opened the weekend action disposing of Avai Kindermann 4-0. Adriana’s early goal was followed by a sweeping move that saw Gabi Portilho double the lead. Diany struck a fantastic freekick in the 42nd minute and Tarciane tapped a close range effort in the 76th minute. Internacional came from behind to defeat Real Brasília 2-1 as Duda scored a dramatic late 88th minute winner. Lowly Red Bull and Esmac played out a 1-1 draw as they both face the difficult task of avoiding Relegation to A2. Flamengo defeated Gremio 2-0 Maria Alves in excellent form scoring the opening goal in the seventh minute and setting up the second for Leidiane. A 10th minute goal from Laryh was enough to give Ferroviaria victory over Santos in the final match of Sunday’s action. São Paulo host Atlético MG tomorrow in the last match of round 10.
In Benin the championship final is set for June 11 as both Aïnonvi and Espoir won thrilling penalty shoot outs, Aïnonvi surprising regular season Group B winners Dynamique after a 2-2 draw in regulation time, Espoir defeated a valiant Léopards also following a 2-2 draw. Both gained 4-2 penalty shoot out victories.
Lokomotiva Stará Zagora remained on course to win the championship in Bulgaria they recorded a 6-0 victory over Sevlievo. Defending champions NSA won 5-1 at Puldin to remaining.
San Diego remains top of NWSL despite suffering a 1-0 defeat by OL Reign courtesy of a Rose Lavelle header in the 75th minute. A trademark Rachel Daly run earned Houston a 1-1 draw with North Carolina. Ifeoma’s Onumonu’s 57th minute effort earned Gotham a 1-0 victory over Angel City despite a frantic effort for a equaliser from the Los Angeles outfit a Christen Press effort hitting the woodwork as the visitors held out for the points.
Results
Puerto Rico Sol defeated Caribbean Stars 2-0, Hannah Scafaria and Jourdan Ziff scoring the goals as the Sol won its 44th consecutive game in Liga PR Femenino. In that time they have scored 306 goals conceeding just 7.
Cliftonville open 5 point gap in Northern Ireland as they defeated second place Glentoran 3-0.
Barcelona sweep past Real Madrid 4-0 in the Copa de la Reina Semi Final to face Sporting Huelva in the final Sunday morning. Leike Martens opened the scoring on 19 minutes. Barcelona dominated but it took to 47 minutes to score their second goal through Bonmati. Mariona settled the tie five minutes later before Oshoala added to the scoreline cooly rounding the keeper on 75 minutes to seal the 4-0 victory.
Aïnonvi win a dramatic penalty shoot out in the Benin Women’s Championship Quarter Finals
Priscila Silva scores a hatrick as Ljuboten remain one point clear of Tiverja entering the final round of matches at the weekend. Ljuboten won 6-0 against Top Gol while Tiverja beat Skendija 5-0.
Brann remain top in Norway with a 2-0 win over Røa. Vålerenga eased to a 4-1 victory over Stabæk as Rosenborg defeated LSK with a 89th minute winner from Fornes.
Awa open a 7 point lead in Cameroon as they defeated Eding 2-0, as second place Amazone FAP are shocked by Ebolowa 1-2.
Olimpia Cluj and Henui claimed Cup Semi final wins in Romania both easing to victories. Cluj defeating Vasas 6-1 while Henui beat Piros 4-0. The final will be held on June 5 at 13hr live on Digi Sport.
Another dramatic evening saw Chivas win the Liga mx femenil Clausura title. After a tightly fought first half which ended goalless the second half came to light as the tension rose to the end. Blanca Felix was the hero saving Charlyn’s penalty in the 70th minute to keep Chivas ahead in the tie, after a stunning Lizbeth Angeles strike give Pachuca the lead on the night. Pachuca pushed for the equaliser but strong defence give the visitors another clear opportunity, being limited to set peice efforts before the final whistle sounded to set the attendance of 40,432 into raptures of joy, the figure being a new record for the Guadalajara club. It is the second time Chivas has won the title having previously won the initial Apertura championship in 2017.
Other results from around the world today
Vllaznia celebration after clinching another double winning season in Albania. Vllaznia got off to a roaring start and were 3-0 up inside the first 15 minutes of the game. Totally dominating proceedings Lucije Gjini and legend striker Megi Doci leading the way both scoring braces. A own goal shortly before half time from Kotares compounded Tirana misery. Vllaznia strolled through the second half adding a further three goals to win 7-0.
Another great weekend in the world of Women’s football comes to a end with many celebrations across the globe. The weekend highlighted by the final of the Uefa Women’s Champions League final in Torino which saw Lyon claim the title for the eighth time. OL set the tone from the outset and as early as the sixth minute they took the lead with a stunning strike from Amandine Henry, Ada Hegerberg pounced in the 23rd minute to double the advantage and in the 33rd minute Catarina Macario tapped home into a empty net as Barcelona defence crumbled under the powerful display by Lyon. Alexia Putellas finished a fine move in the 41st minute to reduce the defecit at the interval. The second half saw Barcelona create half chances but could rarely find a open shot as a strong Lyon defence held out to regain their title won by the Catalans last year.
FC Twente Vrouwen retained the title in the Netherlands as they defeated rivals Ajax 3-2 with a dramatic comeback from 0-2, Ajax had entered the game in the knowledge that they required to win by a 10 goal margin.
Pomurje emerged as champions in Slovenia in a hard fought contest against Olimpia Ljubljana neither team could find the target, playing out a goalless draw to give the host the necessary point to claim the title with a better head to head record over Olimpia as they both ended the season on 57 points.
Uk SMS Lodz claimed the title for the first time as they defeated UJ AZS Krakow 2-1, Dominika Kopinska’s excellent curling effort clinching the victory in the 60th minute. Gornik ended the Reign of Czarni cruising to a 3-0 victory to move into second place, but Lodz better head to head record meant they could celebrate with one round remaining.
Spartak Myjava emerged as champions in Slovakia, Andrea Bogorova striking a brace as they defeated Zilina 3-0 to clinch the title in their final game of the season. A better head to head record over second placed outgoing champion Slovan Bratislava earned the historic success for the club.
Maksimum also became a first time Champion in Moldova a 0-0 draw with Noroc was enough to open the champagne ending the run of Agarista-ss who will finish second in the table as they defeated Belceanka 4-0.
ZNK Split regained the title in Croatia with a round to spare as they crushed Rijeka 11-0, Korál Hazan struck five goals in the rout.
PAOK retained the title in Greece as they played out a 1-1 draw in the third round of matches in the play offs.
Bayelsa Queens sealed the Super 6 Championship in Nigeria on the back of a brace from the inspiration of Gift Monday, who scored 9 goals overall in the tournament defeating Nasarawa 2-1 in the match that decided the champions.
BH Bank won their fourth title in Tunisia as they defeated Sidi Bouzid 4-1 in the final round of championship play off games, their first success since 2019.
In Lesotho LDF Ladies won the championship with a 10-0 victory in their final match over Limkokwing, On Friday She Corporate claimed the title in Uganda playing out a titanic goalless draw over second place Kampala Queens to win the championship on goal difference 25-12 to Kampala 25-13.
In Paraguay Olimpia clinched the Apertura and a place in the Conmebol Libertadores Femenina to be held in Ecuador later in the year as they struck 11 unanswered goals against Sportivo.
A stunning solo performance from Clara Luvanga saw Tanzania sweep aside Cameroun 4-1 in the first leg of the CAF Women’s Under 17 Final Qualifying round. Luvanga struck a stunning quadruple as the Cameroun defence had no answer to her pace and power. Tanzania will host the return leg on June 5. In the first two games on Friday Nigeria emerged victors in Ethiopia Opeyemi Ajakaye Goal on 36 minutes the difference. Ghana defeated Morocco 2-0 Stella Nyamekye and Nancy Amoh the scorers. However since has emerged claims from Morroco that they had overage players in the squad as 6 players were pulled before the kick off.
FC Twente Vrouwen retained the title with in style with a dramatic comeback to defeat Ajax 3-2. Ajax entered the game in the knowledge they had to win by 10 goals, and took the game to Twente, a positive first half performance that saw goals from Romee Leuchter 27 and Chasity Grant a excellent strike on 37 minutes. both assisted by Victoria Pelova. Anne-Lena Stolze reduced the deficit shortly after the interval as Twente slowly took over proceedings. Elena Dhont struck on 83 minutes before Kim Everaerts pounced to score a dramatic winner in the 87th minute.
HB Køge edged closer to retaining the title in Denmark as Cecile Fløe fired home a hattrick in the 3-0 defeat of Kolding. Any dropped points from Fortuna tomorrow or just a point in Køge next game will seal the championship.
Nigeria earned a hard fought 1-0 victory in Ethiopia to take the advantage in the final qualifying round in the CAF Women’s Under 17, Opeyemi Ajakaye scored the only goal on 37 minutes, despite Ethiopia’s efforts to equalise Nigeria held out for the victory. Ghana dominated Morocco in the first leg of their tie Stella Nyamekye and Nancy Amoh scored the goals to take a 2-0 lead to Morocco for the second leg in a fortnight
She Corporate won a dramatic title in Uganda as they held second place Kampala Queens to a goalless draw, holding off a brave effort from Kampala who had a goal disallowed for a infringement. Tooro’s goalless draw meant they where the second team to be relegated along with She Maroon.
Club Deportivo Fas took charge of the Gran Final in El Salvador as they defeated rivals Alianza 3-1, Zulia Menjivar striking a fantastic freekick to open the scoring, Fas outplayed their opposition and Stefani Lopez doubled the lead before the break. Sandra Maravilla ended a fine move on 72 minutes to make the score 3-0 however minutes later Laura Suárez was quickest to her saved penalty to fire home the rebound.
Chivas fought back to defeat Pachuca 4-2 in a thrilling Liguilla Gran Final 1st leg contest, taking home the advantage for the second leg on Monday evening. Esbeydi Salazar opened the scoring on 27 minutes heading home a superb cross from Ruth Bravo. Gabriela Valenzuala levelled proceedings in the 49th minute before Monica Ocampo slotted home in the 53rd minute from a excellent defense splitting pass from Salazar. Chivas battled and came close to a equaliser a header striking the post. However on 72 minutes Carolina Jaramillo ‘s corner deceived everyone and squeezed in at the near post to level proceedings at 2-2 the ball striking the back of Monica Ocampo to nestle in the bottom corner . Alicia Cervantes headed home the winning goal in the 80th minute rounding of a excellent move. Cervantes sealed the contest deep into added time cooly slotting home a penalty in the 95th minute. The second leg will be played Monday night at 20hr.
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