The two semi-finalists from Group A of the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024 will be decided on Friday, 15 November, Sports247 reports.
Tournament hosts, AS FAR have one foot in the semi-finals, while TP Mazembe as well as University of the Western Cape are the other two sides in contention, with Aigles De La Medina already out of competition.
Aigles de la Medina vs TP Mazembe
These two teams have one thing in common. They both suffered at least one defeat in the group stage.
Mazembe were subjected to a 3-1 loss to hosts, AS FAR in their second match of the competition while Aigles de La Medina fell to a 2-0 defeat against fellow debutants, UWC.
Both teams will be eyeing for victory with Mazembe eyeing a place in the semi-finals, while the Senegalese side play for pride in their quest to bow out of the competition having secured at least a victory.
Speaking ahead of the clash, Aigles De La Medina coach, Mbayang Thiam said: “We are competitors who came here as regional champions. It is a status that we must defend, and we want to prove that we are capable of winning. We may be out, but nothing stops us from putting up a good performance in our last match”
Mazembe on the other hand are aiming to advance from the group stages for the first time. Their last appearance, which was in the 2022 edition saw them bow out in the group stages – something that TP Mazembe defender, Michelle Moumazim aims to change.
“Our goal is to rewrite the history of our club. We want to go further than our finish in 2022. We are well prepared for this match and fully understand how difficult it will be,” said the defender.
University of the Western Cape – AS FAR
An interesting tie awaits the El Jadida’s Ben Ahmed El Abdi stadium as AS FAR prepare to face debutants, University of the Western Cape. While AS FAR have the advantage of home ground, a determined UWC who are looking at emulating Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies can be a huge threat if underestimated.
Speaking ahead of the tie, AS FAR coach, Mohamed Amin Alioua said the only time they will start thinking about the semi-final is after they win against UWC.
“We will enter the match against UWC with the ambition to win. Everyone knows the situation of our team; our options are limited, so we count on a group of players capable of winning. Then, we will think about the semi-final,” said the coach.
Both matches will kick off simultaneously at 8 pm Nigerian time.
