CAF WCL: TP Mazembe regains momentum as ASEC Mimosas draws with JKT Queens

TP Mazembe recovered from a disappointing start to the CAF Women’s Champions League group stage with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Gaborone United on Wednesday.

The defending champions, determined to reassert themselves after a narrow opening defeat to ASEC Mimosas, delivered a commanding performance to reestablish their presence in the competition.

The Congolese side dominated the match from the outset, combining clinical finishing with organized defensive work to secure all three points.

Their victory not only boosted morale but also positioned them as strong contenders for a place in the semi-finals, highlighting their intent to defend the title they lifted last season.

Meanwhile, ASEC Mimosas, fresh from a convincing win in their opening match against Mazembe, were held to a 1-1 draw by Tanzania’s JKT Queens.

The Ivory Coast champions struggled to break down a disciplined JKT Queens side, allowing the Tanzanians to secure a valuable point and maintain their unbeaten streak.

For ASEC, the result represented a minor setback, halting the momentum they had built from their first game.

JKT Queens’ second consecutive draw demonstrated their growing consistency, while Gaborone United remain at the bottom of the group after their defeat to TP Mazembe.

The standings now see ASEC Mimosas at the summit with four points and a goal difference of +1.

TP Mazembe follows closely with three points and a +2 goal difference, while JKT Queens occupy third place with two points.

Gaborone United linger in fourth with a single point and a -3 goal difference.

Group B remains wide open as the final matchday approaches, with qualification for the semi-finals still undecided.

Every point and goal could prove crucial as the teams prepare for the decisive encounters that will determine who advances to the knockout stages.

With TP Mazembe’s response proving their resilience and ASEC Mimosas facing fresh challenges to maintain their lead, the group promises an exciting conclusion.

Fans can expect high-intensity clashes as each side fights for a coveted spot in the semi-finals, ensuring that the CAF Women’s Champions League continues to showcase top-level competition and emerging talent across the continent.