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Women’s Champions League: Edo Queens Usani Makes CAF Best Eleven

November 26, 2024
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Confederation of African Football (CAF), has released the best 11 of the just concluded Women Champions League held in Morocco with Edo Queens defender Miracle Usani making the list.

A look at the Best XI dished out by the Continental soccer ruling body based on the players’ performance during the championship, indicate that four players emerged from debutants FC Masar, four from champions TP Mazembe, two from runners-up AS FAR, and one from Edo Queens who made a make sacking defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa, despite missing the final and failing to win the third place match.

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The lineup is anchored in goal by Habiba Sabry of FC Masar, whose outstanding saves earned her the Best Goalkeeper award.

The defence includes FC Masar’s Shadia Nankya and Aisha Nantongo at centre-back, with Miracle Usani of Edo Queens on the left and TP Mazembe’s Vukulu Belange on the right.

READ ALSO :CAF Women’s C/League: Edo Queens Lose 3rd Place Match, Pocket N510million

In midfield, TP Mazembe’s Marline Kasaj holds the defensive role, while AS FAR’s Sanaa Mssoudy and Sandrine Nyonkuru of FC Masar provide creative spark in attacking roles.

The attack line is led by Doha El Madani (AS FAR), the tournament’s top scorer, on the right wing, TP Mazembe’s Lacho Marta on the left, and Merveille Kanjinga (TP Mazembe) as the central striker.

Edo Queens ready for battle of morocco
Edo Queens emerged fourth best in Morocco

Recall that Edo Queens claimed $300,000 about N510 million for their effort at the tournament which saw winners TP Mazembe earn $600,000 while runners-up AF FAR made took home $400,000.

CAF Women’s Champions League Best XI At A Glance:

GOALKEEPER

Habiba Emad Sabry (FC Masar)

DEFENDERS

Miracle Usani (Edo Queens)

Shadia Nankya (FC Masar)

Aisha Nantongo (FC Masar)

Vukulu Belange (TP Mazembe)

MIDFIELDERS

Marline Kasaj (TP Mazembe)

Sanaa Mssoudy (AS FAR)

Sandrine Nyonkuru (FC Masar)

FORWARDS

Doha El Madani (AS FAR)

Merville Kanjinga (TP Mazembe)

Lacho Marta (TP Mazembe

 

 

 

 

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Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.

Julius Okorie

Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.

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