Namibia: Sundowns Claim Victory in CAF Women's Champions League Cosafa Qualifier
[Namibian] Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Zesco Ndola Girls 2-1 in the final of the CAF Women's Champions League | Cosafa Qualifier in Gaborone on Saturday to claim a third regional title and book their place at the continental finals.
Mamelodi Sundowns secured a 2-1 victory over Zesco Ndola Girls in the final of the CAF Women's Champions League Cosafa Qualifier in Gaborone, securing their third regional title. Golden Boot winner Refilwe Tholakele scored two goals, including a penalty, to clinch the win. Charity Mubanga had leveled for Zesco during halftime. This victory adds to Sundowns' 2021 and 2023 regional triumphs, all of which led to continental championships.
Zesco, who had lost the previous year's decider to Gaborone United on penalties, faced another heartbreaking defeat. Sundowns had an unbeaten campaign, scoring 22 goals and conceding just twice in five matches. Gaborone United finished third after defeating Silver Strikers of Malawi 4-0 in the bronze-medal match. Karabo Dhlamini was named Player of the Tournament, while Tholakele took home the Golden Boot and Andile Dlamini won the Golden Glove for best goalkeeper.
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