The Confederation of African Football (CAF) wrapped up their inaugural Women’s Champions League tournament earlier this month, crowning South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns as the winners.

The CAF Women’s Champions League was founded in September 2020 as the female counterpart to the CAF Men’s Champions League, which has been running since 1964.

Not to be confused with the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, (which was established in 1991 and still has a tournament ongoing), the CAF Women’s Champions League saw South Africa, Ghana, Equatorial Guinea and Morocco play in November’s semi-finals.

South Africa and Ghana advanced to the finals, with South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns beating Ghana’s Hasaacas Ladies 2-0.

The competition saw a total of 33 of Africa’s best women’s football teams play head to head to reach the final, which was hosted by Egypt this year. 

Speaking about the event, FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura said, ”I’m thrilled to have seen the best of African women’s club football display their outstanding talent and skill during this competition. This tournament is historic and provides a fantastic platform to show young girls around Africa that women’s football is growing, and they too can be part of it. I’m proud of the performances of all of the teams involved, and they should have a tremendous feeling of accomplishment having reached this prestigious competition.”

CAF says they are committed to expanding women’s football in Africa, saying no tournament will take place for 2022-2023 if women are not included.