AS FAR has clinched the coveted African Champions League Women’s Edition title for the second time, solidifying their status as a powerhouse in African soccer club tournaments. The Moroccan giants secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over tournament debutants ASEC Mimosas in a thrilling final that showcased the rising quality of women’s football competition on the continent.
⚽ Penalty Drama Defines the Final Showdown
The match, a highlight of recent African Champions League Women’s Edition history, was ultimately decided by two penalty kicks.
AS FAR took the lead early when Hanane Ait El Haj confidently converted a penalty in the 13th minute. The spot-kick was awarded after Safa Banouk was fouled inside the box by Aboa Yapo.CAF Online – Women’s Champions League News
ASEC Mimosas, the Ivorian club, demonstrated resilience and drew level 10 minutes into the second half. Fixtures and Results from the TournamentAmi Priscal Diallo scored a brilliant header from a cross delivered by Sopie Brou, injecting fresh excitement into the final of this major African soccer club tournament.
However, AS FAR earned their second penalty late in the game after Noura Diarra committed a rash challenge on Sofia Bouftini. Zineb Redouani stepped up to the pressure and calmly slotted the ball home in the 85th minute, restoring her team’s lead and ultimately sealing the victory in the premium women’s football competition.
In a tense end to the game, Asastasie Gbehi nearly forced extra time but poked her shot wide in stoppage time. Following the final whistle, the ASEC centre-back was shown a red card for dissent.BBC Sport Africa – Women’s Football
🌟 AS FAR Joins the Elite: Two-Time Champions
The victory elevates the Rabat-based AS FAR side, who first won the title in 2022, to joint-most successful club in the African Champions League Women’s Edition, matching South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns as two-time winners. This achievement underscores the growing competitive spirit within African soccer club tournaments.ESPN Africa – Football Coverage
AS FAR’s journey as continental champions is not over. They will now face China’s Wuhan Jiangda on December 14 for a spot in next year’s inaugural Fifa Women’s Champions Cup. The winner of that play-off will advance to the semi-finals of the global women’s football competition early next year in London, where they will take on European champions Arsenal.Latest news on Women’s Champions Cup
For fans interested in following the team, or even planning a trip to London for the global tournament, consider checking out available flight and accommodation options at our travel booking website.
This story was first reported by BBC Sport. Read the full article here.
