17/02/2026
Mozambique🇲🇿 Women's International Lucia Leila Jose's Arrival Adds New Dimension to Sankata F.C’s Title Chance in ANFA Women's Championship 2026.
Sankata F.C🔴 have added serious experience to their squad with the signing of Mozambican🇲🇿 player Lucia Leila Jose, announced just hours before their ANFA Women’s Championship 2026 quarter-final clash.
The 32-year-old former Mozambique🇲🇿 women’s national team defender, who has played professionally in Portugal🇵🇹, Denmark🇩🇰, and Israel🇮🇱, made an immediate impact on debut after coming on in the second half, scoring a brace (63’, 80’) to help Sankata F.C🔴 secure a 4–1 win over Church Boys United⚪ and book a semi-final spot.
Interestingly, she is the only foreign player featuring in this tournament despite clubs being allowed three overseas signings, immediately making Sankata F.C🔴 one of the most intriguing teams in the competition.
Now, all eyes turn to a blockbuster semi-final on 19 February 2026, where Sankata F.C🔴 will face departmental giants APF F.C🟠, a clash that promises experience versus dominance, and a major test of whether this foreign reinforcement can tilt the balance in Sankata’s favor. 🔥👀
APF F.C🟠 ⚔ Sankata F.C🔴 | SEMI FINAL
📅 19th February, 2026
🕐 3:30 PM (NPT)
🏟️ Tharuhat Stadium, Triyuga-13, Udaypur
🎟️ Tickets: NRs. 200
🎥 Live Broadcast: Kheladi (YouTube & Facebook)
🔹 Prize Money:
🥇 Champions – NRs. 7,50,000
🥈 Runners-up – NRs. 5,00,000
🤝 Fair Play Award – NRs. 50,000
🆚 Final: 21 February, 2026
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