Moroccan club AS FAR, the reigning champions of Africa, are set to face Arsenal Women in the semi-finals of the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup. The highly anticipated match takes place on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Brentford Stadium in London. This fixture marks a significant moment for both clubs in the new global competition.
AS FAR secured their place in the tournament by winning the CAF Women's Champions League 2025, defeating ASEC Mimosas 2-1 in a fiercely contested final. They progressed to this semi-final stage after an extra-time victory over Chinese side Wuhan Chegu Jiangda WFC in the second round. European champions Arsenal qualified for the competition as winners of the 2024/25 UEFA Women's Champions League. The winner will advance to the final on February 1.