By Angu Lesley
Football Writer,kick442.com-Cameroon
Cameroon’s debutants will face two-time champions AS FAR Rabat on Wednesday, November 11, as Stephane Ndzana’s side continue their remarkable maiden campaign at the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League.
Cameroon’s Lekie Football Filles have been handed a daunting but exciting challenge in the semi-finals of the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League, where they will take on Moroccan giants AS FAR Rabat on Wednesday, November 11.
The encounter presents an opportunity for the Cameroonian representatives to take another historic step in their first appearance in the continental competition, although standing between them and a place in the final is one of African women’s football’s most decorated clubs.
AS FAR, two-time winners of the competition, bring considerable continental experience into the encounter. Lekie, meanwhile, will be seeking to turn their debut campaign into an extraordinary story by overcoming one of the tournament’s established powerhouses.
A difficult opponent, but a winnable opportunity
The semi-final pairing was confirmed after Sunday’s conclusion of Group B, with AS FAR securing qualification alongside Uganda’s Kawempe Muslim Ladies.
Lekie will approach the match encouraged by their response in the final round of Group A. After opening their campaign with a goalless draw against FUS Rabat and suffering a 2-1 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns, the Cameroonian side delivered when it mattered most, beating Egyptian hosts FC Masar 2-1.
Brigitte Tabe gave Lekie an early advantage in the decisive encounter, scoring in the opening minute, before Marie Noelle Biyo doubled their lead in the 59th minute. FC Masar pulled one back, but Lekie held on for a victory that secured their passage into the last four.
The result was particularly significant because both clubs finished Group A with four points. Lekie’s victory in their direct meeting proved decisive, sending the Egyptian hosts out and making the Cameroonians the second-best team in the group behind Mamelodi Sundowns, who collected seven points.
For coach Stephane Ndzana, qualification represents a significant achievement for a club making its maiden appearance at the competition. It also gives his players another opportunity to demonstrate that their presence among Africa’s leading women’s clubs is not merely ceremonial.
AS FAR arrive with a formidable pedigree
The Moroccan outfit booked their place at the top of Group B after recovering from a 3-2 opening defeat to Kawempe Muslim Ladies. They subsequently thrashed USFAS Bamako 6-0 before defeating Ampem Darkoa 2-0 in their final group encounter.
That victory confirmed AS FAR’s status as Group B winners, with six points, ahead of Kawempe, who also qualified.
AS FAR’s pedigree makes them particularly dangerous opponents. They won the competition in 2022 and 2025 and are seeking another continental crown.
Their attacking threat will present a serious examination for Lekie’s defence. The Cameroonian side will need discipline, concentration and efficiency in front of goal to stand a chance against the Moroccan giants.
Lekie chasing another piece of history
For Lekie, however, Wednesday’s encounter is about more than simply participating in the semi-finals. A victory would take the Cameroonian club into the final in their first-ever appearance at the competition, an achievement that would further underline the progress of women’s club football in Cameroon.
The challenge will be to maintain the resilience demonstrated against FC Masar while improving on the defensive vulnerabilities exposed in their defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns.
Ndzana and his technical team will also need to find a way to contain AS FAR’s experienced attacking players while making the most of the opportunities that come their way.
Lekie have already shown that they can compete with established continental opposition. Their opening draw against FUS Rabat, narrow defeat to Sundowns and decisive victory over FC Masar provide evidence of a team that has grown into the tournament.
The Cameroonians now have another opportunity to make their debut continental campaign unforgettable.
2026 CAF Women’s Champions League semi-finals – Wednesday, November 11
AS FAR (Morocco) vs Lekie FF (Cameroon).
Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) vs Kawempe Muslim Ladies (Uganda).
The final is scheduled for November 15 in Ismailia, Egypt.
For Lekie, the mission is clear: overcome the two-time African champions and move within one victory of becoming continental champions.
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