With the fifth edition of the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League underway in Egypt from 8–21 November, Africa’s elite women’s clubs converge in search of continental glory and a pathway to global stage.
Historically, the tournament has seen Mamelodi Sundowns (2021, 2023), ASFAR (2022) and TP Mazembe (2024) lift the trophy. This year’s edition promises not only fierce rivalry but also fresh challengers staking their claim. Hosted in Egypt — making its second time behind the scenes after the inaugural edition in 2021 — the stage is set for a tournament rich in narrative and ambition. Eight teams, divided into two groups of four, will fight through a compact group-stage before knockout rounds commence. Among them are the defending champions TP Mazembe, the formidable ASFAR, and the host-entry side FC Masar, who carry home-soil hopes. Early signs have already emerged: in Group A, USFAS’s narrow 2-1 victory over FC de Agosto signals a debutant’s unshakeable resolve, while ASFAR’s stalemate against Masar underscores the tight margins at this level.
In Group B, ASEC Mimosas’s 1-0 win over TP Mazembe sends a clear message: the reigning champions won’t be handed respect. Gaborone United’s 0-0 draw with JKT Queens adds another layer of unpredictability. What sets this edition apart is the blend of legacy and fresh ambition. Teams like ASFAR and TP Mazembe know what it takes to lift the trophy; newcomers such as USFAS and ASEC Mimosas bring hunger and momentum. FC Masar, competing on home turf, adds intrigue: playing in familiar surroundings with the weight of expectation. With such dynamics in play, the tournament is poised for both storylines and surprises. Off the pitch, the stakes have never been higher: the winner secures a place in the final qualifying round of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Club World Cup 2026 — a global platform that confirms the upward trajectory of women’s club football in Africa. In short: Established powers must fend off rising challengers; early group-stage results suggest no game can be taken for granted; and with continental glory on the line — plus a shot at the world stage — the 2025 edition is set to be riveting. The only question now: who at the end of 21 November will lift the trophy?
Broadcast schedule
Saturday 15 November 15:00: ASFAR v FC 15 de Agosto – LIVE on SuperSport Football and SuperSport Africa 1 15:00: USFAS v FC Masar – LIVE on SuperSport Events and SuperSport Football Africa 18:00: JKT Queens v TP Mazembe – LIVE on SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Variety 18:00: ASEC Mimosas v Gaborone United – LIVE on SuperSport Events
Tuesday 18 November 15:00: Semifinal 1 – LIVE on SuperSport Football and SuperSport Africa 1 19:00: Semifinal 2 – LIVE on SuperSport Football and SuperSport Africa 1
Friday 21 November 15:00: Third Place Playoff – LIVE on SuperSport Football and SuperSport Africa 1 19:00: Final – LIVE on SuperSport Football and SuperSport Africa 1
