CAF Women’s Champions League: Lekié claim historic bronze medal after 5-0 victory over Kawempe

Cameroonian side Lekié FF have secured a historic bronze medal on their debut at the CAF Women’s Champions League after beating Uganda’s Kawempe Muslim Ladies 5-0 in the third-place play-off in Egypt on Saturday.

The emphatic victory on 14 November marked a memorable end to the club’s first appearance in the continental competition and made them the first Cameroonian team to finish among the top three.

Lekié went into the encounter looking to respond after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat against Morocco’s AS FAR in the semi-finals, which ended their hopes of reaching the final.

However, Stéphane Ndzana’s side produced an impressive performance against Kawempe, controlling the match and finding the net five times without conceding.

Raïssa Nnanga led the scoring with two goals, while Nchout Ajara, Tim Shalom Makoma and Takounda Engolo also found the net to complete a convincing victory.

The result gave the Cameroonian side their biggest win of the tournament and ensured they finished their maiden campaign with a place on the podium.

Lekié make history for Cameroonian women’s football

The bronze medal represents a significant achievement for Lekié FF and Cameroonian women’s football.

Before this year’s tournament, no club from Cameroon had reached the final stage of the CAF Women’s Champions League. Lekié changed that record by qualifying for the competition and going on to secure a top-three finish.

Their third-place achievement makes them the first Cameroonian club to win a medal in the history of the competition.

Although their semi-final defeat against AS FAR prevented them from competing for the title, the players responded positively by delivering a dominant display in the play-off.

For Ndzana and his squad, the victory provided a fitting conclusion to a campaign that had already secured their place in the history of Cameroonian club football.

Their performance in Egypt also highlighted the progress made by the club on the continental stage, with their maiden appearance ending in a medal rather than an early exit.

Lekié will therefore return to Cameroon with a bronze medal and the distinction of becoming the country’s first representative to reach the podium of the CAF Women’s Champions League.

It is a landmark achievement for the club and another important moment for women’s football in Cameroon.