Raja Casablanca Women’s Club will represent Morocco in the semi-finals of the maiden edition of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, which is scheduled to take place in London from January 28 to February 1.
The Moroccan champions will open their campaign against Arsenal Women on Wednesday at the Brentford Stadium, in what promises to be a historic fixture for African women’s football.
The second semi-final on the same day will see American side Gotham FC face Brazil’s CS Corinthians.
Where To Watch:
The highly anticipated clash between the Royal Army Women’s Club and Arsenal Women will be broadcast live on DAZN and FIFA+, with kick-off set for 7 pm.
As champions of the African Women’s Champions League under the Confederation of African Football, the Royal Army Women’s Club secured qualification for the final phase of this new global competition, bringing continental pride to Morocco and Africa.
What You Need To Know About the Tournament:
The tournament brings together elite clubs from five continents, aiming to establish a new global reference point in women’s club football.
The Moroccan side booked their place in the semi-finals last December after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Asian champions Wuhan Chigu Jiangda of China, sealed after extra time.
Speaking to the Maghreb Arab Press Agency, team player Najat Badri praised the club’s journey to the competition, stating that “the Royal Army Club qualified remarkably for this exceptional competition, thanks to strong technical and tactical control, in addition to exemplary collective discipline.”
She noted that the achievement reflects the steady growth of Moroccan women’s football, driven by structured support and a clear professional vision. According to her, focused investment in training centres and improved playing conditions has led to a visible rise in performance levels across the board.
Badri further highlighted that these sustained efforts have translated into historic achievements for Moroccan football in recent years, with clubs and national teams, both men’s and women’s, shining on continental and global stages.
She attributed this progress to the long-term sports policy implemented under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, emphasising the special attention given to football development across the Kingdom.
Looking ahead, Badri expressed confidence in Morocco’s football future, stressing that the country remains well-positioned to strengthen its presence internationally in both the women’s and men’s games.
Through the Women’s Champions Cup, whose final will be staged at Arsenal’s iconic stadium in London, FIFA aims to build a sustainable structure for women’s club football. This includes increased financial investment, calendar reforms, and the introduction of major competitions such as the Women’s Club World Cup, expected in 2028.
The tournament is backed by unprecedented financial support, with FIFA allocating a total prize fund of $4 million. The eventual champions will receive $2.3 million, the runners up $1 million, while each losing semi-finalist will earn $200,000, compared to $100,000 awarded to teams eliminated in the earlier rounds.
