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Egypt to Host 2026 CAF Women's Champions League Final Tournament from November 1-15

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Rabat•October 19, 2026•2 min read 2026 CAF Women's Champions League Set for Egypt The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that Egypt will host the highly anticipated CAF Women's Champions League Final Competition for the second consecutive year. This significant event is scheduled to take place from November 1 to 15, 2026.

Having previously hosted this prestigious tournament in 2021, Egypt continues to establish itself as a key player in promoting women's football across the continent. During this tournament, eight clubs, which are the zonal winners from their respective CAF regions, will compete for the coveted continental title.

Among the clubs that have already secured their places through various regional tournaments are the two-time champions Mamelodi Sundowns from South Africa (representing the COSAFA zone), Uganda's Kawempe Muslim (from CECAFA), Cameroon's Lekie FF (representing UNIFFAC), and Mali's USFAS (from WAFU - A). Morocco will make its mark with two representatives: Fath Union Sport (FUS) Rabat, which earned its spot through the UNAF qualifiers, and the reigning champions, AS FAR Rabat.

The remaining two spots in the tournament will be filled by the representative from the WAFU Zone B, which is yet to be determined, and the club representing the host nation, Egypt. The CAF Women's Champions League has effectively positioned itself as a premier event within the African women's football landscape.

The upcoming 2026 edition presents yet another opportunity for the participating clubs to showcase their talents at the highest level and to contribute towards the growth and development of women's football across Africa. Participating Teams for the 2026 Edition The following teams have qualified for the 2026 CAF Women's Champions League: AS FAR (Morocco) - Title holder Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) - Southern Zone (COSAFA) Kawempe Muslim (Uganda) - East and Central Zone (CECAFA) Lekié FF (Cameroon) - Central Zone (UNIFFAC) USFAS (Mali) - Western Zone A (WAFU A) Fath Union Sport (Morocco) - Northern Zone (UNAF) Representative from the Western Zone B (WAFU B) - To be confirmed Representative of the host nation, Egypt - To be confirmed For further details regarding the CAF Women's Champions League, please visit the official CAF website.

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