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Morocco set to host 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League with $650,000 prize pool

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed Morocco as the host nation for the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League Finals, with the continent’s premier women’s club competition scheduled to run from 9 to 23 November 2024.

This marks the second time Morocco will stage the tournament, having previously hosted the 2022 edition, which was widely praised for its organisation and atmosphere.

A total of eight clubs will compete for the coveted title. The champions will receive USD 400,000 in prize money, while the runners-up will take home USD 250,000, underlining CAF’s continued commitment to growing women’s football across Africa.

Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa enter the tournament as defending champions and the most successful side in the competition’s short history, having lifted the trophy twice in the last three editions. Morocco’s ASFAR remain the only other club to have won the title, defeating Sundowns in the 2022 final on home soil.

Since its inception, the CAF Women’s Champions League has played a pivotal role in elevating the standard and visibility of women’s club football on the continent, providing a platform for elite talent and professional development.

Morocco’s selection as host follows the country’s successful staging of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2022, an event that received widespread acclaim and set new benchmarks for women’s football tournaments in Africa.

Qualification for the 2024 finals was determined through six zonal tournaments, with six teams earning their spots alongside the host nation and the holders of the 2023 title.

Qualified Clubs for CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024:

  • Holders: Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)

  • Hosts: ASFAR (Morocco)

  • WAFU A: Aigles de la Medina (Senegal)

  • WAFU B: Edo Queens (Nigeria)

  • COSAFA: University of the Western Cape (South Africa)

  • UNAF: Tutankhamun FC (Egypt)

  • CECAFA: CBE FC (Ethiopia)

  • UNIFFAC: TP Mazembe (DR Congo)

With top clubs from across Africa converging in Morocco, the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League promises high-quality competition and another major milestone in the continued rise of women’s football on the continent.

BENJAMIN KOFI ASAMOAH

Benjamin Kofi Asamoah is a passionate sports journalist and analyst with a deep love for the game. With years of experience covering football, basketball, boxing, athletics, and other major sporting events, he brings insightful analysis and engaging storytelling to sports enthusiasts worldwide. As the founder and lead writer of Sport Blitz 360, Benjamin is dedicated to delivering timely, accurate, and compelling sports news. His expertise extends beyond match reports, he dives into player performances, tactical breakdowns, and transfer updates, ensuring fans stay informed about the latest happenings in the sports world.

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