The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the draw for the CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers will take place on Wednesday, July 24, in Cairo. This much-anticipated event will commence at 13:00 Cairo time (10:00 GMT) at the CAF headquarters in Egypt.
Launch of the 2024-2025 Women’s Interclub Football Season
“The 2024-2025 women’s interclub football season will be officially launched on Wednesday, July 24, with the draw for the CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers in four zones: UNAF, UNIFFAC, WAFU B, and CECAFA,” stated the African football body in a press release.
The draw will be broadcast live on CAF TV and CAFOnline.com, ensuring that fans across the continent can witness the proceedings.
Qualified Teams by Zone
CAF has released the list of registered teams and the dates for the qualifying tournaments in each zone.
WAFU B (August 10 – 23)
- Ainonvi FC (Benin)
- Hasaacas Ladies (Ghana)
- Inter d’Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
- AO Étincelles or USFA (Burkina Faso)
- AS Garde Nationale (Niger)
- Edo Queens (Nigeria)
- ASKO de Kara (Togo)
UNAF (August 21 – 31)
- CF Akbou (Algeria)
- Toutankhamon (Egypt)
- AS Far (Morocco)
- ASF Sousse (Tunisia)
CECAFA (August 17 – September 4)
- PVP Buyenzi (Burundi)
- FAD (Djibouti)
- CBE FC (Ethiopia)
- Kenya Police Bullets (Kenya)
- Kawempe Muslim (Uganda)
- Rayon Sports (Rwanda)
- Yei Joint Stars (South Sudan)
- Simba Queens (Tanzania)
- Warriors Queens (Zanzibar)
UNIFFAC (August 16 – 24)
- Lekié FF (Cameroon)
- TP Mazembe (DR Congo)
- Atlético de Malabo (Equatorial Guinea)
- CSM Diables Noirs (Congo)
Awaiting Draw Dates for COSAFA and UFOA A
CAF has also mentioned that the draw dates for the COSAFA and UFOA A tournaments will be announced at a later stage.
This comprehensive approach ensures that all regions are well-prepared for the upcoming season, aiming to enhance the competitive landscape of women’s football across Africa.
Significance of the Draw
The draw marks a crucial step in the lead-up to the 2024-2025 CAF Women’s Champions League. It determines the matchups and sets the stage for what promises to be an exciting tournament.
Teams from across the continent will vie for the prestigious title, showcasing their talent and ambition on an international platform.
Conclusion
As the draw date approaches, anticipation builds among the teams and their supporters.
The CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers are set to bring thrilling football action, and the draw will be a pivotal moment in the journey towards crowning the next champions of African women’s club football.
