CAF Women’s Champions League: AS FAR knock out Lekie FF and advance to the final

The Moroccan side secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Lekie FF on Wednesday 11 November at the Ismailia Stadium in Egypt and are now just one win away from retaining their continental title.

The first semi-final of the CAF Women’s Champions League lived up to all expectations. At the end of a hard-fought contest between the defending champions and the newcomers Lekié FF, it was the Moroccans who ultimately had the last word.

After a goalless first half, AS FAR broke the deadlock straight after the break. Ghizlane Chebbak opened the scoring in the 48th minute, giving her side the lead.

Despite Lekié FF’s attempts to equalise, the Moroccans held on to their narrow lead until the final whistle. Thanks to this victory, AS FAR have secured their place in the final and remain in with a chance of achieving the double by retaining their continental crown.

The Moroccan club now awaits the outcome of the semi-final between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kawempe Muslim Ladies to find out who they will face in the final.