CAF Women’s Champions League Kicks Off

By Robert Mutasi

The highly awaited CAF Women's Champions League got underway in Morocco on Sartuday, November 9,2024, adding another milestone to African women's football.

The pool of teams in this year's competition includes some of the strongest on the continent as they compete for the prestigious title, and a niche in the history books.

This tournament is bound to be a display of skill, resilience, and sportsmanship that will attract fans and football enthusiasts throughout Africa and beyond, hosted in Morocco.

The teams are drawn into two pools, each comprising four teams. Group A is made up of hosts AS FAR, Mali's Aigles de la Médina, TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and University of Western Cape FC of South Africa.

In Group B will be last year's champions Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa, Toutankhamon FC of Côte d'Ivoire, CBE FC of Ethiopia, and Nigeria's Edo Queens gunning for the slots.

Today's fixtures open the matches in Group A. The first match is scheduled for 5 p.m. between TP Mazembe and the University of Western Cape FC.

Both teams will look forward to a strong start with an early advantage in the group stage. TP Mazembe, one of the historic clubs of African football, will be ready to make its mark on the competition in the women's arena.

Meanwhile, the determined performing University of Western Cape FC will look to impose themselves as serious competitors in this year's competition. The second match of the day is scheduled for 8 p.m. where hosts AS FAR take on Aigles de la Médina.

One of the favorites in this competition, AS FAR are bound to look forward to using their home advantage to full effect with a win.

The champions from Morocco made their reputation on aggressive play and will have the support of the local fans in their opening match, but Aigles de la Médina have been skillful and cohesive in past competitions and are determined to pull off an upset.

It is expected to be a competition that will bring utter action as African clubs fight for the continental title.

The CAF Women's Champions League promotes not only women athletes but also inspires young girls in their dreams concerning sport.

This again points out the developing talent of African women's football and further stresses the importance of supporting women in sport. As these matches go on, their enthusiasts will set their eyes on which teams rise to the occasion to right away become favorites for the ultimate trophy.

This year's CAF Women's Champions League is going to be one full of memorable moments and a look at the future stars in African women's football, considering the thrilling start it has in store.