2021 CAF Women's Champions League final

The 2021 CAF Women's Champions League Final was the final match of the 2021 CAF Women's Champions League, the first and inaugural edition of Africa's premier women's club football tournament organised by CAF. It was played at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt on 19 November 2021.[3]

2021 CAF Women's Champions League Final
Match programme cover
Event2021 CAF Women's Champions League
Date19 November 2021 (2021-11-19)
Venue30 June Stadium, Cairo
Player of the MatchAndisiwe Mgcoyi (Mamelodi Sundowns)
RefereeLidya Tafesse (Ethiopia)[1]
Attendance0[note 1]
WeatherMostly cloudy
20 °C (68 °F)
56% humidity[2]
2022

Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Hasaacas Ladies 2–0 to win the first ever CAF Women's Champions League title.[4]

Teams

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Team Zone Previous finals appearances (bold indicates winners)
  Hasaacas Ladies WAFU (West Africa) None
  Mamelodi Sundowns COSAFA (Southern Africa) None

Venue

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The final of the first CAF Women's Champions League was played as a single match at a pre-selected venue by CAF, similar to the format used in the men's competition. 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt, home of Egyptian Premier League side Pyramids, was selected to host the final.

Road to the final

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  Hasaacas Ladies Round   Mamelodi Sundowns
Opponent Result Qualifying rounds
Group stage
Opponent Result
  Rivers Angels 0–2 Matchday 1   Lesotho Defence Force 6–0
  AS Police 3–0 Matchday 2   Double Action Ladies 6–0
Matchday 3   Manzini Wonderers 6–1
WAFU Zone B - Group 2 runners-up

Pos Team Pld Pts
1   Rivers Angels 2 6
2   Hasaacas Ladies 2 3
3   AS Police 2 0
Source: [citation needed]
Final standings COSAFA - Group A winners

Pos Team Pld Pts
1   Mamelodi Sundowns (H) 3 9
2   Double Action Ladies 3 6
3   Manzini Wonderers 3 1
4   Lesotho Defence Force 3 1
Source: Goalzz
(H) Hosts
Opponent Result Qualifying rounds
Knockout stage
Opponent Result
  US Forces Armées 2–0 Semi-finals   Green Buffaloes 1–0
  Rivers Angels 3–1 Final   Black Rhinos Queens 3–0
Opponent Result Final rounds
Group stage
Opponent Result
  Malabo Kings 3–1 Matchday 1   Vihiga Queens 1–0
  AS Mandé 3–0 Matchday 2   Rivers Angels 1–0
  Wadi Degla 2–2 Matchday 3   AS FAR 0–0
Group A winners
Pos Team Pld Pts
1   Hasaacas Ladies 3 7
2   Malabo Kings 3 4
3   Wadi Degla (H) 3 4
4   AS Mandé 3 1
Source: Soccerway
(H) Hosts
Final standings Group B winners
Pos Team Pld Pts
1   Mamelodi Sundowns 3 7
2   AS FAR 3 4
3   Rivers Angels 3 3
4   Vihiga Queens 3 3
Source: Soccerway
Opponent Result Final rounds
Knockout stage
Opponent Result
  AS FAR 2–1 Semi-finals   Malabo Kings 0–0 (5–4 p)

Match

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Details

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The final match will helds after playing the Group stages and the semi-finals of the 2021 CAF Women's Champions League final tournament helds in Cairo.

Hasaacas Ladies  0–2  Mamelodi Sundowns
Report
  • Morifi   33'
  • Mgcoyi   65'
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hasaacas Ladies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mamelodi Sundowns
GK 16   Grace Banwaa Buoadu
RB 2   Blessing Agbomadzi
CB 4   Azumah Bugre
CB 5   Janet Egyir (c)
LB 6   Perpetual Agyekum
RM 8   Faustina Nyame Aidoo
CM 9   Veronica Appiah
LM 10   Doris Boaduwaa
RF 13   Evelyn Badu
CF 17   Rahama Jafaru   84'
LF 18   Regina Antwi   46'
Substitutes:
GK 1   Diana Maaweremou
GK 19   Faustina Owusu Nyamekye
GK 26   Patricia Mantey
DF 3   Francisca Asante
DF 11   Lauratu Issaka
DF 14   Asana Yahaya
DF 24   Queenabel Akosua Amankwah   46'
MF 12   Linda Epo
MF 23   Comfort Owusu
FW 7   Doreen Copson
FW 15   Success Ameyaa   84'
FW 20   Fatoumata Tamboura
FW 22   Millot Abena Pokuaa
Manager:
  Yusif Basigi
GK 1   Andile Dlamini
RB 3   Karabo Makhurubetshi   86'
CB 4   Thalea Smidt
CB 5   Zanele Nhlapho (c)
LB 8   Chuene Morifi
RM 11   Melinda Kgadiete
CM 12   Bambanani Mbane
LM 15   Lerato Kgasago   75'
RF 16   Lelona Daweti
CF 17   Andisiwe Mgcoyi   42'   90'
LF 21   Nonhlanhla Mthandi
Substitutes:
GK 2   Asa Phillistus Rabalao
GK 26   Nthabiseng Prisca Matshaba
DF 13   Oratile Mokwena
DF 14   Sizanda Komane
DF 25   Khutso Pila
DF 18   Regina Keresi Mogolola   90+4'   86'
DF 24   Lebogang Mabatle
MF 6   Bongiwe Thusi
MF 7   Lehlogonolo Mashigo
MF 19   Boitumelo Rabele
MF 22   Khunjulwa Mali
FW 9   Rhoda Mulaudzi   90'
FW 10   Chantelle Esau
FW 23   Rebone Thembelihle Masibi
Manager:
  Agnes Nkosi

Player of the Match:
Andisiwe Mgcoyi (Mamelodi Sundowns)

Assistant referees:
Queency Clodia Victorie (Mauritius)
Mimisen Agatha Iyorhe (Nigeria)
Fourth official:
Shahenda Saad Al-Maghraby (Egypt)
Reserve assistant referee:
Lidwine Pelagie Rakotozafinoro (Madagascar)
Video assistant referee:
Bouchra Karboubi (Morocco)
Assistant video assistant referee:
Fatiha Jermoumi (Morocco)

Match rules

  • 90 minutes.
  • 30 minutes of extra time if necessary.
  • Penalty shoot-out if scores still level.
  • Twelve named substitutes.
  • Maximum of three substitutions, with a fourth allowed in extra time.

Notes & references

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b The final was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt.

References

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  1. ^ "CAF WCL Final: Ethiopia referee Lidya Tafesse to officiate Hasaacas Ladies Mamelodi Sundowns game". Ghana Soccer Net. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Weather History for New Cairo, Cairo, Egypt". Weather Underground. The Weather Company. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  3. ^ "New Trophy lands in Cairo as stage is set for TotalEnergies CAF Women's Champions League final today". CAF. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Women's African Champions League: Mamelodi Sundowns win inaugural title". BBC Sport. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
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