CAF Women’s Champions League 2026: Lekié FF’s continental leap
Participation: First appearanceCoach: Stéphane Ndzana
How the Team Qualified
Lekié Football Filles secured their place in the CAF Women’s Champions League by winning the UNIFFAC zonal qualifying tournament.
Among the standout results of the competition, Football Academy Msichana defeated AC Colombe 3-2 on the opening matchday after scoring three goals in the second half, including two in the closing minutes.
FC 15 de Agosto also recorded an emphatic 6-1 victory over AC Colombe on the third matchday, with six different players getting on the scoresheet. Lekié Football Filles, meanwhile, concluded their campaign with a 0-0 draw against Football Academy Msichana - a result that was enough to secure top spot and continental qualification for the Cameroonian side.
The Coach: Stéphane Ndzana
At the helm of Lekié Football Filles, who compete in the Guinness Super League, Stéphane Ndzana has made his mark through his team’s performances, earning him the Coach of the Month award for February 2026.
Having previously worked with Panthère Sportive du Ndé and Eding Sport de la Lékié, the Cameroonian coach is now preparing his squad for the CAF Women’s Champions League.
During the qualifiers, his ability to switch between an explosive attacking approach, highlighted by a 7-0 victory over AC Colombe and a compact, highly disciplined mid-block, as demonstrated in the decisive 0-0 draw against M’sichana, showcased his tactical flexibility against African opposition.
Key Player: Ajara Njoya Nchout
Ajara Nchout Njoya’s return to Cameroon is one of the major developments surrounding Lekié Football Filles. At 33, the Indomitable Lionesses forward has chosen to put her experience at the service of the Cameroonian club as it prepares for its debut in the CAF Women’s Champions League.
Having played for clubs including Atlético de Madrid, Inter Milan and Vålerenga - with whom she won the Norwegian league title in 2020 - Nchout brings invaluable experience at the highest level.
Quick, incisive and capable of beating opponents in one-on-one situations, she is also known for her finishing and ability to influence decisive moments. A Cameroon international, she featured at the 2015 and 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cups
