CAF Women's Champions League

CAF Women's Champions League
Organiser(s)CAF
Founded12 September 2020 (2020-09-12)
RegionAfrica
Teams
  • Final tournament: 8
  • Total: 33
Qualifier for
Current champions
Most championships
Broadcasters
WebsiteOfficial website
2026 CAF WCL
Winners
SeasonCAF Women's Champions League
2021South Africa Mamelodi Sundowns
2022Morocco AS FAR
2023 South Africa Mamelodi Sundowns
2024 Democratic Republic of the Congo TP Mazembe
2025 Morocco AS FAR
2026

The CAF Women's Champions League (French: Ligue des Champions Féminine de la CAF; Arabic: دوري أبطال إفريقيا للسيدات), sometimes abbreviated as CAF WCL, is an annual African women's association football club competition launched on 12 September 2020[2] and organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).[3][4] It is the female counterpart of the CAF Champions League.

The competition has been won by several clubs, two of which have secured the trophy more than once. Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies and AS FAR are the most successful clubs in the competition’s history, each having won the tournament twice. ASFAR are the current African champions, having defeated ASEC Mimosas 2–1 in the 2025 final.

History

CAF cancelled the 2020 Women's Africa Cup of Nations at a virtual executive meeting on 30 June citing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on association football in Africa as the reason and rather approved the creation of the CAF Women's Champions League[5] which launched on 12 September that year.[6] South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns won the inaugural title 2–0 against Hasaacas Ladies of Ghana in Cairo.[7][8][9] Sanaâ Mssoudy became the first player ever to score a hat-trick in the tournament, netting three goals for AS FAR against Rivers Angels during the group stage.[10]

On 18 April 2022, CAF issued a press release to its member associations wishing to engage their domestic league champions in the qualification procedures for the 2022 edition to submit viable club licensing documents to them by 31 May.[11][12] That edition was won by AS FAR of Morocco after beating then-defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns 4–0 in the final, which remains the biggest winning margin in a CAF Women’s Champions League final.[13] Ibtissam Jraïdi became the first (and only) player to score a hat-trick in a CAF WCL final, netting three goals in the final, and she ended the tournament as the top goalscorer with six goals.[14]

On 19 May 2023, CAF chose Ivory Coast to host the third edition as part of its AFCON 2023 preparations,[15] where Mamelodi Sundowns reclaimed the title with a 3–0 win over SC Casablanca.[16] Morocco then hosted the fourth edition, with TP Mazembe defeating AS FAR 1–0.[17] In the fifth edition, AS FAR captured the title and became the first team to represent CAF in the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup.[18]

Sponsorship

This tournament uses the same sponsors as other major CAF competitions, including the CAF Champions League.

Format

The format for the first edition saw the champions of each of the six CAF zones play for a spot in the competition.[19][20] They are joined by the hosts and an extra team from the zone of the defending/reigning/current Women's Africa Cup of Nations champions (for the inaugural edition only).[21] The tournament is currently played in two groups of four teams. Since the 2022 edition, the spot reserved for the additional team from the CAF sub-region of the incumbent Women's AFCON is given instead to this tournament's defending champions.[12]

Broadcast coverage

Below are the current broadcast rights holders of this competition:[22]

Country/Region Channels
Morocco SNRT
Ivory Coast RTI
South Africa SABC
Tanzania Azam
Egypt On-Time Sport
Togo New World TV
Ghana TBC
Uganda TBC
Europe Canal+
Arab League MENA beIN Sports
Worldwide YouTube

Results

CAF Women's Champions League finals
Season Winners Score Runners-up Venue Attendance
2021 South Africa Mamelodi Sundowns 2–0 Ghana Hasaacas Ladies 30 June Stadium, Cairo 0[note 1]
2022 Morocco AS FAR 4–0 South Africa Mamelodi Sundowns Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat 15,000
2023 South Africa Mamelodi Sundowns 3–0 Morocco SC Casablanca Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium, Korhogo 20,000
2024 Democratic Republic of the Congo TP Mazembe 1–0 Morocco AS FAR Ben M'Hamed El Abdi Stadium, El Jadida 15,000
2025 Morocco AS FAR 2–1 Ivory Coast ASEC Mimosas Suez Canal Stadium, Ismailia 150
2026 –

Awards

Tournament Most Valuable Player Golden Boot Goals Golden Glove Ref
2021 Ghana Evelyn Badu Ghana Evelyn Badu
5
 South AfricaAndile Dlamini [23]
2022 Morocco Fatima Tagnaout Morocco Ibtissam Jraïdi
6
 Morocco Khadija Er-Rmichi [24][25]
2023 Lesotho Boitumelo Rabale Botswana Refilwe Tholakele
5
 South AfricaAndile Dlamini [26][27]
2024 Morocco Sanaâ Mssoudy Morocco Doha El Madani
6
 Egypt Habiba Emad [28]
2025 Ivory Coast Habibou Ouédraogo Democratic Republic of the Congo Marlène Kasaj
5
 Morocco Khadija Er-Rmichi [29]
2026

Records and statistics

Winners by club

Rank Club Winners Runners-up 3rd Places 4th Places Top 4
1 Morocco AS FAR2 (2022, 2025)1 (2024) 2 (2021, 2023) 0 5
2 South Africa Mamelodi Sundowns2 (2021, 2023)1 (2022) 0 0 3
3 Democratic Republic of the Congo TP Mazembe1 (2024)0 1 (2025) 0 2
4 Morocco SC Casablanca01 (2023) 0 0 1
Ghana Hasaacas Ladies01 (2021) 0 0 1
Ivory Coast ASEC Mimosas 0 1 (2025) 0 0 1
7 Egypt FC Masar00 1 (2024) 1 (2025) 2
Nigeria Bayelsa Queens00 1 (2022) 0 1
9 Nigeria Edo Queens00 0 1 (2024) 1
Ghana Ampem Darkoa00 0 1 (2023) 1
Tanzania Simba Queens00 0 1 (2022) 1
Equatorial Guinea Malabo Kings00 0 1 (2021) 1

By nation

Nation Winners Runners-up 3rd Places 4th places Winner Runners-up 3rd Place 4th place
 Morocco 2 2 2 0
AS FAR (2)
AS FAR (2)
 South Africa 2 1 0 0
 DR Congo 1 0 1 0
 Ghana 0 1 0 1
 Ivory Coast 0 1 0 0
 Nigeria 0 0 1 1
 Egypt 0 0 1 1
 Equatorial Guinea 0 0 0 1
 Tanzania 0 0 0 1

Performances by region

Federation (Region) Clubs Winners Clubs Runners-up Titles
UNAF (North Africa) AS FAR (2) SC Casablanca (1), AS FAR (1) 2
COSAFA (Southern Africa) Mamelodi Sundowns (2) Mamelodi Sundowns (1) 2
UNIFFAC (Central Africa) TP Mazembe (1) 1
WAFU (West Africa) Hasaacas Ladies (1), ASEC Mimosas (1) 0
CECAFA (East Africa) 0

Number of participating clubs since inception

Nation No. Clubs Seasons
Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea (3)1Malabo Kings2021
1Huracanes2023
1FC 15 de Agosto2025
Nigeria Nigeria (3)1Rivers Angels2021
1Bayelsa Queens2022
1Edo Queens2024
Morocco Morocco (2)5AS FAR2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
1SC Casablanca2023
South Africa South Africa (2)4Mamelodi Sundowns2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
1UWC Ladies2024
Egypt Egypt (2)2Wadi Degla2021, 2022
2FC Masar2024, 2025
Mali Mali (2)2AS Mandé2021, 2023
1USFAS Bamako2025
Ghana Ghana (2)1Hasaacas Ladies2021
1Ampem Darkoa2023
Ivory Coast Ivory Coast (1)1Athlético F.C. d'Abidjan2023
1ASEC Mimosas2025
Tanzania Tanzania (2)2JKT Queens2022, 2023, 2025
1Simba Queens2022
Democratic Republic of the Congo DR Congo (1)2TP Mazembe2022, 2024
Kenya Kenya (1)1Vihiga Queens2021
Liberia Liberia (1)1Determine Girls2022
Zambia Zambia (1)1Green Buffaloes2022
Botswana Botswana (1)1Gaborone United2025
Senegal Senegal (1)1Aigles de la Médina2024
Ethiopia Ethiopia (1)1CBE2024

All-time top scorers

As of 22 November 2025

Players with the most goals in the competition. Bold players still active.

RankTop scorerGoalsClubs
1South Africa Melinda Kgadiete7Mamelodi Sundowns
2Morocco Ibtissam Jraïdi6AS FAR
Morocco Doha El Madani 6 AS FAR
4Ghana Evelyn Badu5Hasaacas Ladies
South Africa Lelona Daweti5Mamelodi Sundowns
Morocco Sanaâ Mssoudy5AS FAR
Democratic Republic of the Congo Marlène Kasaj 5 TP Mazembe
Lesotho Boitumelo Rabale5Mamelodi Sundowns
Botswana Refilwe Tholakele5Mamelodi Sundowns
Morocco Fatima Tagnaout5AS FAR
10Mali Oumou Kone3AS Mandé
Ghana N-Yanyimaya Gnabekan3Ampem Darkoa Ladies
Nigeria Emem Essien3Edo Queens
Ivory Coast Stéphanie Gbogou3Malabo Kings

Clean sheets all time list

As of 22 November 2025

Players with the most clean sheets in the competition. Bold players still active.

RankKeeperClean sheetsClubs
1Morocco Khadija Er-Rmichi15AS FAR
2South Africa Andile Dlamini10Mamelodi Sundowns
3Egypt Habiba Emad5FC Masar
Democratic Republic of the Congo Fideline Ngoy5TP Mazembe
Nigeria Omini Oyono3Edo Queens

Teams: Tournament position

Prizes

The price money: [31][32]

Final

position

 Prize money

(2021–2023)

 Price money

(2024–Present)

Champions US$400,000 US$600,000
Runners-up US$250,000 US$400,000
3rd place US$200,000 US$350,000
4th place US$200,000 US$300,000
3rd in group stage US$150,000 US$200,000
4th in group stage US$100,000 US$150,000

See also

Notes & references

Notes

  1. ↑ The final was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa.

References

  1. ↑ "TotalEnergies Women's Champions League: Global TV stations and online platforms to show inaugural tournament around the world". CAFOnline.com. 5 November 2021. Archived from the original on 5 November 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  2. ↑ Diamond, Drew (16 November 2023). "South African club Mamelodi Sundowns to release Netflix documentary". Her Football Hub. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
  3. ↑ "African women's football primed for new chapter". FIFA.com. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  4. ↑ Grainey, Tim (31 October 2021). "The Week in Women's Football: African Champions League; COSAFA; DR Congo controversy". Tribal Football. Archived from the original on 25 October 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  5. ↑ "Decisions of CAF Executive Meeting – 30 June 2020". CAFOnline.com. 30 June 2020. Archived from the original on 1 July 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2020. Due to challenging conditions, the 2020 edition of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations has been cancelled. Meanwhile, the CAF Women's Champions League will be launched in 2021. The format and other details will be communicated in due course.
  6. ↑ "CAF Women's Champions League takes one giant leap towards realization". CAFOnline.com. 5 July 2021. Archived from the original on 6 November 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  7. ↑ "Remember the name: Mamelodi Sundowns becomes the first ever WCL champions!". CAFOnline.com. 19 November 2021. Archived from the original on 1 December 2021. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  8. ↑ "Women's African Champions League: Mamelodi Sundowns win inaugural title". BBC Sport. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  9. ↑ Mjikeliso, Sibusiso (19 November 2021). "Sundowns Ladies make history by winning first-ever CAF Women's Champions League title". BBC Sport. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  10. ↑ "sanaa-massoudy-s-hat-trick-grants-asfar-valuable-win-over-rivers-angels". sanaa-massoudy-s-hat-trick-grants-asfar-valuable-win-over-rivers-angels. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
  11. ↑ "CAF Club Licensing process for TotalEnergies CAF Women's Champions League 2022 now open" (Press release). CAFOnline.com. 18 April 2022. Archived from the original on 19 April 2022. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  12. 1 2 "CAF Women's Champions League 2022 - Participation Criteria, Club Licensing process and Stadium requirements" (PDF). CAFOnline.com. 18 April 2022. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  13. ↑ "ASFAR dethrone Mamelodi Sundowns to win first CAF Women's Champions League title". CAFOnline.com. 13 November 2022. Archived from the original on 14 November 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  14. ↑ MASAITI, Amira EL (13 November 2022). "Women's CAF Champions League: AS FAR defeat South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns, wins first title". HESPRESS English - Morocco News. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
  15. ↑ "Côte d'Ivoire to host 2023 CAF Women's Champions League". CAFOnline.com. 19 May 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  16. ↑ Shelat, Neel. "CAF Women's Champions League: Mamelodi Sundowns Reclaim Their Crown With A Perfect Campaign". Forbes. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  17. ↑ Shelat, Neel. "TP Mazembe Shock Hosts To Win The 2024 CAF Women's Champions League". Forbes. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  18. ↑ "AS FAR crowned champions of Africa after edging ASEC Mimosas in tight final". AS FAR crowned champions of Africa after edging ASEC Mimosas in tight final. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
  19. ↑ "TotalEnergies CAF Women's Champions League WAFU B draw kicks-off a new era". CAFOnline.com. 5 July 2021. Archived from the original on 6 November 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  20. ↑ "CECAFA Zonal Women's Champions League Qualifiers set". CAFOnline.com. 20 August 2021. Archived from the original on 29 November 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  21. ↑ Komugisha, Usher (12 September 2020). "CAF reveals women's champions league format". Pan-African Football. Archived from the original on 25 September 2020. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  22. ↑ "CAF TV and CAFONLINE to show ALL CAF Women's Champions League matches". CAF. 11 May 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  23. ↑ "CAF TSG releases the Best XI of TotalEnergies CAF Women's Champions League". CAFOnline.com. 21 November 2021. Archived from the original on 21 November 2021. Retrieved 13 November 2022. Andile Dlamini was chosen as the best of the tournament. The South African has not conceded a goal in three appearances for Sundowns, completing the heroics of her teammate Asa Rabalao who was chosen as the best goalkeeper in the group stage.
  24. ↑ "CAF Women's Champions League 2022: Influential Fatima Tagnaout gets Best Player award". CAFOnline.com. 14 November 2022. Archived from the original on 14 November 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  25. ↑ "CAF Women's Champions League 2022: Lethal Ibtissam Jraidi wins golden boot". CAFOnline.com. 14 November 2022. Archived from the original on 14 November 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  26. ↑ "Sundowns dominate CAF Women's Champions League Individual Awards". CAF. 19 November 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  27. ↑ "CAF Women's Champions League, Cote d'Ivoire Best Xl confirmed". CAF Women’s Champions League, Cote d’Ivoire Best Xl confirmed. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
  28. ↑ "CAF Women's Champions League Morocco 2024: Mssoudy, El Madani, Emad rewarded". CAF. 23 November 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  29. ↑ "AS FAR crowned champions of Africa after edging ASEC Mimosas in tight final (1)". AS FAR crowned champions of Africa after edging ASEC Mimosas in tight final (1). Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  30. ↑ "Everything you need to know about the 2025 CAF Women's Champions League". Everything you need to know about the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
  31. ↑ "caf-announces-caf-women-s-champions-league-prize-money-for-2022-edition". caf-announces-caf-women-s-champions-league-prize-money-for-2022-edition. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
  32. ↑ "CAF increases CAF Women's Champions League prize money | soccer". SABC. 7 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
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