Women Champions League / UNIFFAC : Ebolowa dominates TP Elecsport, M'Sichana holds 15 de Agosto in a pulsating six-goal thriller
Matchday two of the UNIFFAC Women’s Champions League qualifiers produced goals galore and a dramatic fightback. Football Académie M’Sichana and FC 15 de Agosto de Akonibe served up a breathless 3-3 draw, before FC Ebolowa swept aside TP Elecsport 5-1 at the Estadio de Malabo. In total, 12 goals were scored across two matches – a reminder of just how unpredictable this competition can be.
M’Sichana fly out, 15 de Agosto bite back
M’Sichana made a dream start thanks to forward Esther Dikisha, who struck after just 60 seconds and doubled her tally six minutes later. At 2-0, the contest looked one-sided, but 15 de Agosto showed grit and character. Star striker Raïssa Rose Meva replied with a quickfire double of her own in the 11th and 13th minutes to haul her side level.
The half ended all square at 2-2, but Elena Obono’s fine strike in the 55th minute restored M’Sichana’s advantage. Once again, though, 15 de Agosto refused to fold. Jessy Ornella kept her cool to make it 3-3 midway through the second half, sealing a comeback that underlined the Guinean side’s resilience.
Kameni hat-trick powers Ebolowa
Later in the day, FC Ebolowa produced a commanding display to brush aside TP Elecsport. Felicité Béral stunned the crowd with an opener for Elecsport inside the first minute, but parity was restored almost immediately by Alice Flora Kameni (4’).
From there, Ebolowa took control. Ornella Beuleu’s finish (35’) ensured a 2-1 half-time lead before Kameni stole the show after the break. The Cameroon international struck twice more (68’, 78’) to complete the tournament’s first hat-trick, before Nga Bernadette Mballa added a late fifth (81’) to cap off a statement win.
Standings after two rounds
| Team | Points | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|
| FC Ebolowa | 6 | +6 |
| 15 de Agosto | 4 | +5 |
| M’Sichana | 1 | -2 |
| TP Elecsport | 0 | -4 |
| Colombe | 0 | -5 |
What’s next?
The third round of fixtures takes place on Tuesday. Hosts 15 de Agosto face TP Elecsport in the opening game, before Amical Club Colombe meet M’Sichana. With a rest day, leaders Ebolowa will watch on as the chasing pack fight to stay in contention.