CAF Women's Champions League: Two debutants make history with semi-final qualification

The 2026 CAF Women's Champions League has produced two remarkable debut stories, with clubs from Cameroon and Uganda advancing to the semi-finals in their first appearances at the continental tournament.

Lekié and Kawempe make history

Lekié Football Filles of Cameroon and Uganda's Kawempe Muslim Ladies have reached the semi-finals of the 2026 CAF Women's Champions League, securing historic qualification on their debut appearances.

Lekié overcame a difficult start in Group A, drawing 0-0 with Morocco's FUS Rabat before losing 2-1 to South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns.

The Cameroonian side needed a victory against hosts FC Masar in their final group match and delivered with a 2-1 win. They finished second with four points to secure their place in the last four.

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Kawempe produced one of the biggest surprises of the group stage, defeating defending champions AS FAR 3-2 before recording a convincing 3-0 victory over Mali's USFAS Bamako. The Ugandan champions also finished second in Group B.

Debutants face continental heavyweights

Both teams now face major tests as they attempt to extend their historic campaigns.

Lekié will meet defending champions AS FAR, while Kawempe take on two-time winners Mamelodi Sundowns in Wednesday's semi-finals.

CAF Women's Champions League semi-final fixtures

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

AS FAR (Morocco) vs Lekié Football Filles (Cameroon)

Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) vs Kawempe Muslim Ladies (Uganda)

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