TP Mazembe win CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024
Democratic Republic of Congo side, TP Mazembe, are officially the champions of the CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024.
A highly tactical and hard fought 1-0 victory in the final played in El Jadida’s Stade Ben Ahmed El Abdi against former champions and hosts, AS FAR, saw the DR Congo side crowned the new champions of Africa for the first time – wiping away tears of their 2022 group stage exit.
With the crowd backing the hosts, Mazembe showed great resilience and courage in taking the match to the former champions who remain in search for what has been an elusive second title for them.
The deciding goal of the fourth edition of the tournament came courtesy of a converted spot kick by Marlene Kasaj in the opening 10 minutes, which Mazembe protected throughout the match to seal the historic victory.
Despite the early concession, AS FAR kept believing and surged forward in search of the leveller, but a resolute Mazembe defence kept the clean sheet throughout the opening half.
Coming back from the break, it was surprisingly Mazembe who looked more dangerous as they came out strong in an attempt to kill off the game.
The hosts eventually found their rhythm but again were met by a disciplined Mazembe defence, who kept the former champions at bay to secure Africa’s most sought-after women’s club football crown.
In addition to the coveted CAF Women’s Champions League trophy, TP Mazembe also took home $600, 000 in prize money, while runners-up AS FAR take home $400 000.
AS FAR playmaker, Sanaa Mssoudy, was crowned the Best Player of the Tournament for her inspiring performances that led the former champions to the final.
Teenage sensation, Doha El Madani, has been a revelation for AS FAR after scoring six goals to grab the top scorer award.
At just 19, El Madani has established herself as one for the future for women’s football in Morocco and the continent.
FC Masar may have been eliminated before the final, but their goalkeeper, Habiba Emad, made a mark by winning the Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament award.
Her spectacular saves and consistency allowed helped her team remain competitive against formidable opponents from the opening day of the tournament with FC Masar winning the Fair Play Award. —Cafonline.com
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