Edo Queens Fall Short As TP Mazembe Claims CAF Women’s Champions League Title
Edo Queens conqueror TP Mazembe defeated AS FAR to emerge as a new champion of the CAF Women Champions League, Sports247 reports.
Marlene Kasaj Kav converted from the penalty spot in the 10th and delivered the fourth edition trophy to TP Mazembe.
Thus becomes the only third team in history to have won the title, joining Mamelodi Sundowns (twice ) and AS FAR, on the podium of winners of the CAF Women Champions League.
Meanwhile, Nigeria side Edo Queens despite showing early promises failed to deliver any as the 2024 edition rounded off on Saturday.
After missing on the podium finish on Friday, losing to FC Masar via Penalty shootout, none of the players got individual honours as CAF rolled out the names of winners of the individual awards for their exceptional individual performances throughout the competition.
Their brightest light, Emem Peace Essien missed out on the Most Valuable Player award despite getting the world attention with her great midfield work rate in addition to her two goals which earned her two Woman of the match awards.
The most prestigious individual performances award was won by Sanaa Mssoudy of AS FAR.
The playmaker, Sanaa Mssoudy was crowned the Best Player of the Tournament for her inspiring performances that led the former champions to the final.
Mssoudy not only found the back of the net twice but was key in getting her team forward as the orchestrator of attacks, while also capping it off with assists.
Her speed and composure with the ball at her feet have seen her undoubtedly voted the best player of the tournament.
Other awardees are as follows
Doha El Madani: Top Goalscorer (6)
Teenage sensation, Doha El Madani has been a revelation for AS FAR at the finals, contributing six goals to the club’s journey to the final.
At just 19, El Madani has established herself as one for the future for women’s football in Morocco and the continent.
With age on her side, El Madani’s exceptional ability to position herself and clinical finishing make her one of the best young women footballers in Africa.
Habiba Emad: Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament
FC Masar may have been eliminated before the final, but their goalkeeper Habiba Emad made a mark.
Her spectacular saves and consistency allowed helped her team remain competitive against formidable opponents from the opening day of the tournament.
Her calmness and ability to repel opponent’s attacks earned her the best goalkeeper of the tournament, taking over from Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies’ Andile Dlamini.
FC Masar: Fair Play Award
Beyond the competition, FC Masar embodied the values of respect and discipline and were duly recognised for this with the Fair Play Award.
The Egyptians displayed exceptional sportsmanship that is always encouraged across all CAF competitions.
No Nigerian clubs have won the competition in history, the best performance was delivered by Bayelsa Queens in the 2022 edition after winning the bronze medal.
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