The group stage of the CAF Women’s Champions League 2025 featured high-quality play with 29 goals scored, exceeding the 22 from 2024. The CAF Technical Study Group announced its Team of the Group Stage, recognizing top performers. ASEC Mimosas coach Siaka Traoré was named Coach of the Group Stage for his team's unbeaten run.
The CAF Women’s Champions League 2025 group stage showcased the rising standard of women's football in Africa, with 29 goals tallied across matches, surpassing the 22 goals from the previous year's group phase. This edition highlighted consistent and influential players, as selected by the CAF Technical Study Group.
In goal, Habiba Emad Sabry Mohamed of FC Masar stood out for her calm demeanor and key saves under pressure. The defensive unit included Oumou Traoré from USFAS Bamako on the right, known for defensive interventions and forward runs; Noura Diarra of ASEC Mimosas, praised for composure and game reading; Nouhaila Benzina from AS FAR, providing physicality and timing; and Portia Boakye of TP Mazembe on the left, noted for work rate in both defense and attack.
Midfield was anchored by Marlene Kasaj Yav of TP Mazembe, blending strength and distribution; Zineb Erroudany from AS FAR, offering control and rhythm; and Najat Badri of AS FAR, excelling in vision, passing, and movement to boost attacks.
The forward line featured Hasnath Ubamba of FC Masr on the left wing, disrupting defenses with pace and dribbling; Yassmin Mohamid Abdelaziz Hassanin also from FC Masr on the right, combining speed and clinical finishes; and Habibou Ouedraogo of ASEC Mimosas up top, leading with sharp finishing and separation in key areas.
Siaka Traoré earned Coach of the Group Stage honors for guiding ASEC Mimosas to an unbeaten record through disciplined, fluid play and tactical clarity. As knockout rounds loom, these selections signal continued growth in African women's football.