Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies vs Kawempe Muslim Ladies takes place on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, at 17:00 South African time at Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia, Egypt. The South African champions face Uganda’s tournament debutants for a place in the CAF Women’s Champions League final on 15 November.
Sundowns Ladies enter the semi-final unbeaten after topping Group A with seven points. Kawempe Muslim Ladies progressed from Group B on six points, having beaten defending champions AS FAR during an eventful first appearance at the finals. Here are the confirmed fixture details, group-stage results, players and records behind the contest.
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies vs Kawempe Muslim: kickoff and venue
| Match detail | Information |
| Competition | CAF Women’s Champions League 2026 — semi-final |
| Date | Wednesday, 11 November 2026 |
| Kickoff | 17:00 SAST / 15:00 GMT |
| Venue | Suez Canal Stadium, Ismailia, Egypt |
| Match status | Scheduled, as verified before kickoff |
| Next stage | Final on Sunday, 15 November 2026 |
The Sundowns Ladies kickoff time is 17:00 in South Africa, the same clock time as the local schedule in Egypt. The other semi-final features defending champions AS FAR against Lekié Football Filles. Supporters can check SportPesa Score for available live scores, match updates and results.
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How Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies reached the semi-finals
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies finished first in Group A without defeat. Their goalless opening draw against Egyptian hosts FC Masar was followed by a 2–1 win over Cameroon’s Lekié Football Filles and a 3–0 victory against Morocco’s FUS Rabat.
| Date | Group A match | Result |
| 1 November | FC Masar vs Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies | 0–0 |
| 4 November | Lekié Football Filles vs Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies | 1–2 |
| 7 November | Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies vs FUS Rabat | 3–0 |
Those Sundowns Ladies results gave Godfrey Sapula’s side seven points, with five goals scored and one conceded. The FUS Rabat victory featured goals from Bambanani Mbane, Nthabiseng Majiya and Karabo Dhlamini, while goalkeeper Andile Dlamini kept her second clean sheet of the tournament.
The club have won the African title twice, in 2021 and 2023, and are contesting the semi-finals for the fourth time. CAF records that Sundowns have advanced from all three of their previous semi-final appearances.
Kawempe Muslim Ladies results and route out of Group B
Kawempe Muslim Ladies qualified for the knockout stage in their debut campaign. They opened with a 3–2 win over holders AS FAR, lost 2–1 to Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa and then beat Mali’s USFAS Bamako 3–0 to finish second in Group B.
| Date | Group B match | Result |
| 2 November | AS FAR vs Kawempe Muslim Ladies | 2–3 |
| 5 November | Ampem Darkoa vs Kawempe Muslim Ladies | 2–1 |
| 8 November | Kawempe Muslim Ladies vs USFAS Bamako | 3–0 |
AS FAR, Kawempe and Ampem Darkoa all finished on six points. The head-to-head tiebreaker placed AS FAR first and Kawempe second, eliminating Ampem Darkoa despite their victory over the Ugandan team.
Agnes Nabukenya scored twice against USFAS Bamako, with Jovia Nakagolo adding the other goal. Nabukenya’s four group-stage goals made her the competition’s leading scorer heading into the semi-finals. Kawempe also recorded a clean sheet through Josephine Nambuya in that final group match.
Sundowns Ladies vs Kawempe Muslim: head-to-head and key players
This is the first Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies vs Kawempe Muslim meeting at the CAF Women’s Champions League finals. CAF reports that Sundowns won their four previous encounters with East African clubs at the tournament without conceding, although those historical results do not decide this semi-final.
For Sundowns, Andile Dlamini provides experience in goal. CAF credits her with 19 tournament appearances and 16 clean sheets after the FUS Rabat match. Bambanani Mbane scored in that 3–0 win, while Boitumelo Rabale has previously scored decisive semi-final goals for Sundowns in 2022 and 2023.
For Kawempe, Agnes Nabukenya has supplied four goals in three group games, and Jovia Nakagolo contributed a goal in the win over USFAS. Coach Ayub Khalifa credited the squad’s collective work after qualification. Their performances make the Ugandan side a significant opponent despite being new to the tournament.
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies team news and confirmed lineups
The final Sundowns Ladies lineups and Kawempe Muslim Ladies lineups have not been independently confirmed for this preview. The clubs’ official matchday announcements will establish the starting players, substitutes and any verified absences. Previous selections and group-stage performances should not be presented as confirmed semi-final team sheets.
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What is at stake in the CAF Women’s Champions League semi-final?
The winner advances to the CAF Women’s Champions League final on 15 November, with the losing semi-finalist due to contest the third-place play-off on 14 November. Sundowns are pursuing a third continental championship, while Kawempe could become the first East African team to reach the competition’s final.
The tournament champion will also earn a place in the next stage of the 2027 FIFA Women’s Champions Cup qualifying pathway. The semi-final therefore matters beyond the immediate result, but neither club has yet secured that qualification.
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Follow Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies vs Kawempe Muslim
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies vs Kawempe Muslim is scheduled for 17:00 SAST on 11 November at Suez Canal Stadium. Sundowns arrive as unbeaten Group A winners, while Kawempe have already defeated the defending champions and reached the last four in their first appearance.
Check SportPesa Score for available match updates and the confirmed result, and read more SportPesa South Africa football coverage as the CAF Women’s Champions League reaches its final stages.