Excitement Builds for Sundowns vs FUS Rabat at CAF Women's Champions League
In a highly anticipated showdown at the Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia, Egypt, two-time champions Mamelodi Sundowns will take on Moroccan debutants FUS Rabat in their final Group A match of the CAF Women’s Champions League on November 7, 2026, at 14:00 local time (12:00 GMT). This match is pivotal for FUS Rabat, who must secure a victory to keep their hopes of advancing to the semi-finals alive, having garnered only one point from their previous two matches. In contrast, Sundowns remain unbeaten in the tournament so far, sitting comfortably with four points after a goalless draw against FC Masar and a narrow 2-1 victory over Lekié Football Filles.
Match Insights and Historical Context
This encounter marks the first competitive meeting between Mamelodi Sundowns and FUS Rabat at the CAF Women’s Champions League finals. Interestingly, FUS will be the third Moroccan club that Sundowns have faced at this stage, following AS FAR and SC Casablanca. Historically, Sundowns have had a strong record against Moroccan teams, with three wins, one draw, and only one defeat from their previous five encounters. Notably, Sundowns have not conceded any goals in their group-stage matches against Moroccan opponents, which adds to the pressure on FUS to break this trend as they seek their first goal of the tournament.
The stakes are high for FUS Rabat, as a loss would mark them as the first Moroccan side to lose two group matches at the same edition of the tournament. Moreover, if they fail to progress beyond the group stage, they would become the first Moroccan debutants to exit at this level, a statistic that AS FAR and SC Casablanca have avoided in their respective years. FUS’s recent performance has been less than stellar, with a 3-0 defeat to FC Masar highlighting the need for improvement if they want to compete effectively against a seasoned team like Sundowns.
Sundowns, on the other hand, are looking to maintain their impressive form in this tournament. They have successfully navigated the group stage in previous years, and avoiding defeat against FUS would secure another unbeaten finish for them. This match will not only be crucial for FUS’s aspirations but also for Sundowns to reinforce their dominance and continue their campaign toward a potential third title.
As reported by cafonline.com.
