Kenya Police Bullets shoot Simba Queens to reach CAF Champions League qualifiers finals
Football
By
Washington Onyango
| Aug 26, 2024
Kenya Police Bullets are one win away from qualifying for their maiden 2024-2025 CAF Women’s Champions League appearance.
The FKF Women’s Premier League champions came from behind on Monday to stun Tanzanian giants Simba Queens 3-2 in the semifinals of the CECAFA zonal qualifiers played at the Abebe Bikila Stadium in Ethiopia.
The Tanzanian giants were favorites to win the qualifiers after dominating CECAFA in the past two years but Kenya Police who are seeking to emulate Vihiga Queens who featured during the inaugural event in 2021 played in Egypt.
Lucy Kwekwe, Diana Wacera and Becky netted the bullets goals.
The battle for this year's silverware piece will see Police Bullets aspire to win the glorious tournament, cementing their legacy in the action that has seen hundreds of locally grown talents outshine each other in Ethiopia.
READ MORE
African ministers seek unity on climate action amid reform calls
COP29 must aid, transform smallholder farmers
Africa pushes for climate justice at COP 29, seeks $1.3tr financing promise
Africa urged to join solidarity levies task force for climate action
COP29 hosts: Climate pact needs 'hundreds of billions' in state money
How Africa can spark bargaining power locked in critical minerals
Give wildlife more funds for better climate action
Clerics' crucial role at the COP29 climate talks
Ruto, AU noble climate plan bound to fail
Africa plans to take common stand on climate change, peace and security
The Beldine Odemba squad will aim to make their opponents' stars cry in desperation as the last deserving two clubs start their battle for the title.
The club's executive chairman SAIG Nyale Munga has termed their win as marvellous display of fine talent ahead of the finals this week.
"We are now East Africa's power house and nothing will stop our quest for major glory" said Nyale.
Bullets will now face the winner of the second semifinal between Kawempe Muslim and Commercial Bank of Ethiopia in the final.
Experienced national team tactician Beldine Odemba will enlist the services of Harambee Starlets skipper Annedy Kundu, Elizabeth Ochaka, and Christine Nafula in their quest for Continental glory, Norah Anne, Stella Oduor, Nelly Sawe, Juliet Andibo, Elizabeth Ochaka, Leah Andiema, and Qand Quinter Owiti will aim to stem the opponents flow.