Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Begin CAF Women’s Champions League Campaign With Hard-Fought Draw Against Masar

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies made a steady start to their 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League campaign after playing to a goalless draw against Egyptian side Masar at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium in Ismailia on Sunday afternoon.

The South African champions had to settle for a point in their opening Group B encounter, with neither side managing to find the breakthrough despite an opportunity to make an early statement in the continental competition.

The 0-0 result means Sundowns Ladies have secured a valuable away point against a Masar team enjoying home-ground advantage. Although the Brazilians would have preferred to begin their title defence with all three points, avoiding defeat in their opening fixture provides a platform on which they can build.

The encounter also highlighted the competitive nature of the CAF Women’s Champions League, where every point could prove crucial in determining which teams advance to the knockout stages.

For Sundowns Ladies, attention will now turn towards their next group-stage assignment as they look to improve their attacking output and collect maximum points.

The Tshwane based outfit entered the tournament with expectations of competing for the prestigious continental crown, having established themselves as one of Africa's leading women's football teams.

Their experience and quality will be important as they navigate the challenges of the group stage, where consistency and efficiency in front of goal could ultimately determine their progress.

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