AS FAR beat Mamelodi Sundowns to retain CAF Women’s Champions League title

AS FAR claimed the CAF Women’s Champions League title for the second consecutive time after securing an impressive 3-1 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns in the final.

The Moroccan giants delivered a commanding performance to overcome the South African side, underlining their dominance in African women’s club football with another continental triumph.

AS FAR made a bright start to the encounter and took the lead in the 23rd minute through Imane Touriss, who found the back of the net to put her side in front.

However, Mamelodi Sundowns responded almost immediately, with Refilwe Tholakele restoring parity just two minutes later in the 25th minute to bring the South African champions back into the contest.

The equaliser did little to unsettle AS FAR, who quickly regained control and restored their advantage in the 37th minute through Hida Youssoufi.

The Moroccan side headed into the break with a 2-1 lead, putting themselves in a strong position to secure the coveted trophy.

AS FAR continued to demonstrate their attacking quality after the restart, while Sundowns struggled to find a way back into the contest.

Touriss eventually completed her brace to score AS FAR’s third goal, sealing a deserved 3-1 victory and confirming their status as champions of Africa once again.

The triumph marks another significant achievement for AS FAR, who successfully defended their continental crown to become back-to-back CAF Women’s Champions League winners.

For Mamelodi Sundowns, the defeat represents a disappointing end to their campaign, having fallen short against a determined AS FAR side in the battle for African supremacy.