AS FAR Holds Strong Hand in Balanced CAF Women’s Champions League Draw
Morocco’s AS FAR will be looking to leverage home advantage as they embark on their CAF Women’s Champions League title defense, drawn into a balanced Group A following Thursday’s football/” title=”Egypt Holds France to Draw in Olympic Semi-Final Thriller”>draw in Sale.
The Mohammed VI Football Complex in Sale, Morocco, set the stage for the highly anticipated draw, placing AS FAR alongside South Africa’s University of the Western Cape, TP Mazembe from DR Congo, and Senegal’s Les Aigles de la Medina.
AS FAR, crowned champions on home soil in the 2022 edition held in Rabat, will be hoping to replicate their success. Their journey will be far from easy, facing stiff competition from a group brimming with talent and ambition.
Meanwhile, Group B sees reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa pitted against formidable opponents in Egypt’s Wadi Degla, Ethiopia’s CBE FC, and Nigeria’s Edo Queens. Sundowns, known for their tactical prowess and attacking flair, will be a force to be reckoned with as they aim to retain their continental crown.
The tournament, scheduled to take place in Morocco from November 9th to 23rd, 2024, promises a thrilling display of African women’s football. With increased investment and growing global interest in the women’s game, the stakes are higher than ever.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has significantly increased the prize money for this year’s competition, reflecting the tournament’s growing prestige. The winners will receive a hefty $400,000, while the runners-up will take home $250,000, further fueling the competitive spirit.
As the countdown to the tournament begins, all eyes will be on Morocco as these eight elite teams battle it out for continental glory and a place in women’s football history.
