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CAF Women’s Champions League 2025: FC Masar and ASFAR Shine Bright on Tuesday
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- Olonade Philips
CAF Women’s Champions League 2025: FC Masar and ASFAR Shine Bright on Tuesday
The third matchday of the CAF Women’s Champions League (CAF WCL) 2025 delivered high-quality football and dominant performances, as FC Masar of Egypt and defending champions ASFAR of Morocco claimed emphatic victories to strengthen their positions in the group stage.
From Yasmine Zizo’s attacking masterclass to Zineb Erroudany’s commanding display, Tuesday’s fixtures had everything—goals, flair, and a glimpse of the growing standard of women’s football in Africa.
Group A: ASFAR 2–0 USFAS (Mali)
The reigning champions ASFAR, once again proved why they remain the benchmark in African women’s club football, earning a 2–0 victory over USFAS of Mali in a tense Group A encounter.
The Moroccan side took control early on, breaking the deadlock through a Zineb Erroudany penalty after sustained pressure in the final third. Erroudany’s leadership and composure set the tone, while Banouk sealed the win with a fine strike later in the second half.
Player of the Match: Zineb Erroudany — a captain’s performance that combined calm defending with a clinical finish from the spot.
ASFAR’s blend of experience and tactical discipline once again shone through as they moved closer to securing qualification for the knockout stages.
Group A: FC Masar 5–0 15 de Agosto (Angola)
FC Masar of Egypt delivered a statement performance on Tuesday, asserting their dominance with a 5–0 rout of Angolan side 15 de Agosto. The win not only showcased their attacking prowess but also placed them at the top of Group A, putting them in a strong position ahead of their final group match against USFAS on Saturday.
The scoring opened in the 41st minute, when Yasmine Zizo broke the deadlock, setting the tone for a one-sided encounter. Masar controlled the second half from start to finish:
⚽ 56’ – Alice Ogebe doubled the lead with a composed finish.
⚽ 72’ – Hasnath Ubamba made it 3–0, extending Masar’s dominance.
⚽ 86’ – Yasmine Zizo struck again to complete her brace.
⚽ 90+6’ – Hala Moustafa capped off the rout deep into stoppage time.
Player of the Match: Yasmine Zizo — decisive in three of the five goals, with two strikes and one assist, she claimed the Woman of the Match award.
The emphatic victory highlighted Masar’s attacking depth and tactical control, as they moved confidently toward the knockout stages. Their second-half dominance, combined with precise finishing, sent a clear message to the rest of the competition: FC Masar are serious title contenders.
What the Results Mean
With these victories, both ASFAR and FC Masar remain in strong contention for semifinal qualification. ASFAR’s defensive solidity and winning mentality keep them on track for another deep run, while FC Masar’s flair and clinical edge mark them as genuine title challengers.