CAF Women’s Champions League defending Champions AS FAR from Morocco will have a chance to retain their crown after securing a slot in the final on Wednesday.
AS FAR edged debutants Lekie from Cameroon 1-0 to reach their second successive final.
Despite a sploppy start to the tournament, losing 3-2 to Kawempe Muslim, AS FAR have gone to improve since then, topping Group B and now into the final.
In today’s semifinal clash, the Al-Zaeemat fought hard against a resilient Lekie side courtersy of experienced midfiedler and captain Ghizlane Chebbak.
The all-important goal arrived two minutes after the break, with Chebbak scoring against the run of play.
Lekie had a glorious opportunity on the other end through Charlene Meyong but her effort was parried to the upright by goalkeeper Khadija Er-Rmichi.
From one end, the ball swiftly moved the other end and Chebbak found the back of the net, first her effort ricocheting off the base of the post before she scored from the rebound.
AS FAR will now play the winner between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kawempe Muslim in the other semifinal.
The final is slated for Sunday, 15th November with the winner taking home a cash prize of $600,000.
