The military side beat Lekié Football Filles in the Champions League semi-final.
Consistent performance at the highest level of national club football confirms the excellence of the organisation of women’s football in the Kingdom. On Wednesday 11 November 2026, AS FAR secured their place in the final of the African Football Confederation Women’s Champions League, held in Egypt. Facing the Cameroonian side Lekié Football Filles at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium in Ismailia, the Moroccan team secured a narrow victory thanks to a decisive goal from their captain, Ghizlane Chebbak, in the 48th minute. Having already been crowned champions in the 2022 and 2025 editions, the Rabat-based club will now contest another continental final with the aim of securing a historic third title.
A journey of resilience to the brink of world glory
This qualification for the final is a testament to the resilience of a squad with extensive experience on the African stage. After a difficult start to the group stage, marked by a defeat against the Ugandan side Kawempe Muslim Ladies, the military players raised their game to dominate first USFAS Bamako by a landslide and then the Ghanaian side Ampem Darkoa Ladies. Pending the outcome of the second semi-final between Kawempe Muslim Ladies and South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns, the national representatives are now preparing for a final with major sporting stakes, as the eventual winner will secure their place in the second round of the 2027 Women’s Club World Cup qualifiers against Naegohyang in December.
Benefits for the professionalisation and global profile of the sport
The consistent performances of women’s clubs on the continental stage highlight the value of the investments made in training and the professionalisation of the national leagues. This exemplary track record in Egypt boosts the appeal of local competitions, fuels enthusiasm amongst young female players across all regions, and strengthens the international standing of Moroccan sport. By providing athletes with modern facilities and rigorous technical coaching, the country is fostering the emergence of inspiring female role models and affirming its position as a driving force for sporting development on the African continent.
