Imane Touriss was the name on everyone's lips Saturday as the Moroccan striker scored twice to power AS FAR past Mamelodi Sundowns 3-1 in the Women's African Champions League final. The Moroccan club did not just win, they defended their crown, making them back-to-back champions on the continental stage.
It was a statement performance from AS FAR, who came into the final carrying the weight of a title to protect and left with their legacy firmly intact. Sundowns, the South African giants, could not find a way back into the match after AS FAR took control.
Touriss carried the attacking spark that made the difference, and her double proved decisive. With Morocco's women's football continuing to grow in visibility and ambition, this victory feels like more than a trophy. It feels like momentum.
Originally published by BBC Africa.