In a thrilling duel that took place in the CAF Women’s Champions League, TP Mazembe lost to AS Far of Morocco by a score of 3-1. This match was the scene of twists and turns and strong emotions for both teams involved.
From the kick-off, TP Mazembe players showed unwavering determination, taking the lead thanks to a goal by Elena Obono in the 11th minute of play. A beautiful combination orchestrated by Merveille Kanjinga allowed Obono to place the ball in the back of the net, thus putting her team in a favorable position.
However, the second half saw a spectacular turnaround. In the space of a few minutes, AS Far turned the tide, scoring three crucial goals that caught TP Mazembe players off guard. Doha Madani, Saana Mssoudy and once again Saana Mssoudy were the executioners of the Congolese team, showing precision and efficiency in front of the opposing goal.
Despite an end to the match where TP Mazembe tried to reduce the gap, notably with a penalty missed by Thelma Baffour, AS Far was able to maintain its advantage and win. This defeat stops TP Mazembe’s momentum after a successful start to the competition, but testifies to the competitiveness and high level of the teams competing for the title in the CAF Women’s Champions League.
TP Mazembe’s next meeting promises to be crucial, as they will face the Medina team on the 3rd day of the competition. An opportunity for the Corbelles to bounce back and show their ability to react to adversity. This defeat will undoubtedly serve as additional motivation for the TP Mazembe players, who will have to redouble their efforts and concentration to come back stronger in the next matches.