Ghanaian attacker Thelma Baffour has etched her name in history as the second Ghanaian to win the CAF Women’s Champions League following TP Mazembe’s 1-0 triumph over Morocco’s ASFAR Club on Saturday, November 23.
Baffour featured prominently for the DR Congo side throughout the tournament, including a crucial cameo in the final, where she played the last 30 minutes. Her contributions were instrumental, including an assist in the semifinal victory against Edo Queens that propelled Mazembe to the final.
Mazembe began the final strongly, with Marlene Yav Kasaj converting a penalty in the 10th minute to give them an early lead. Despite ASFAR’s spirited efforts to equalize, Mazembe held firm to claim their first-ever CAF Women’s Champions League trophy, avenging their group-stage loss to the Moroccan side.
Baffour’s journey to continental glory began with Jonina Ladies, where she helped secure their promotion to the Ghana Women’s Premier League two seasons ago. After joining TP Mazembe, she was vital in their domestic league triumph and subsequent qualification for the Champions League, culminating in the historic victory.
The Ghanaian forward, who has previously represented Ghana’s youth national teams, will hope her stellar performances at Mazembe earn her a call-up to the Black Queens squad in the coming months.