Egyptian newcomers FC Masar produced a major upset in their CAF Women’s Champions League debut, defeating title holders Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 in a thrilling Group B clash in Casablanca on Sunday.
A penalty in first-half stoppage time, converted by Masar’s forward Sandrine Niyonkuru, sealed the victory and sent shockwaves through the tournament in Morocco.
A dominant display by Edo Queens saw the Nigerian outfit overcoming fellow debutants, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia FC 3-0 at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday evening.
Brilliantly taken goals by Emem Essien, Folashade Ljamilusi and Chukwuamaka Osigwe were enough to secure a CAF Women’s Champions League debut victory for the WAFU B champions against the Ethiopian side.
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