Kawempe Muslim Ladies’ dream run at the CAF Women’s Champions League came to a halting end as South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns Women delivered a clinical 4-1 victory in the second semi-final.
The Ugandan champions battled bravely but found themselves outmatched and short-handed after finishing the tie with ten players following Anita Namata’s dismissal in the second half.
Sundowns asserted their dominance early, taking total control of the first half with relentless attacking pressure. Ronnel Donnelly proved to be the star of the night, slicing through Kawempe’s defense to complete a stunning hat-trick.
Roxolo Casena added a fourth to solidify the South Africans’ commanding lead before the break.
Kawempe showed sparks of resilience as Latifah Nakasi pulled one back with a well-taken consolation goal, giving the East African side a fleeting moment of hope.
Any lingering hopes of a second-half comeback were effectively extinguished when Anita Namata received a second bookable offense.
Despite missing out on the final, Kawempe Muslim’s maiden Champions League campaign is far from over:
Kawempe Muslim will face Lekie Filles in the bronze-medal match.
Lekie fell 1-0 to hosts AS FAR Rabat in a tightly contested first semi-final at the same venue.
The Final: Tournament powerhouses Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR Rabat will go head-to-head to crown the champions of Africa.
