November 05, (THEWILL) –Â Wadi Degla earned their first three points of the group stage by defeating AS Mande of Mali 3-1 at 30 June Stadium on matchday one of the inaugural TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Champions League, which began in Cairo on Friday.
Noha Mamdouh scored from the penalty spot for the Egyptian champions after only two minutes.
Wadi Degla extended their advantage through Fatumatu Dukureh, while As Mande halved the deficit with Awa Traore in the 32nd minute.
After the break, Wadi Degla restored their two goal lead when Jassmin Theresa made it 3-1.
Degla goalkeeper Elham “Nasra” Abdelmalek made some critical saves to keep her side’s historic victory.
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