Women’s football: Mohammed VI praises AS FAR’s third triumph
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lebrief, MAP and Aujourd’hui le Maroc
According to MAP, Mohammed VI congratulated AS FAR Women, crowned African champions on Sunday in Egypt. The monarch hails this third continental title won by the club in the final of the CAF Women’s Champions League, and wishes the team further success.
The final was played on Sunday in Ismailia, where AS FAR beat Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa 3-1. Imane Touriss opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, but Tholakele equalised for Sundowns two minutes later. Hiba Youssoufi restored the lead for the Moroccan side in the 37th minute with a pass from Ghizlane Chebbak, before Imane Touriss completed a brace in the 77th minute.
In his message, the monarch said he was proud of this feat. For him, this success is a second consecutive victory and the third trophy of this calibre won by the club. He highlighted the technical quality, sporting spirit and competitiveness of the players, executives and coaching staffs, which he sees as confirmation of Moroccan clubs' place at the top of the continent.
