Kenya Police land tough CAF Women's Champions League qualifying group

Kenya Police land tough CAF Women's Champions League qualifying group

Mark Kinyanjui 16:15 - 24.07.2024

Kenya Police have been pooled in a tricky group A of the 2024 CECAFA Women's Championships, with the eventual winner of the tournament set to qualify for the CAF Champions League.

Reigning Women’s Premier League champions Kenya Police Bullets have placed in a relatively tough group for the upcoming CECAFA zonal qualifiers, which will serve as the pathway for the 2024 CAF Women's Champions League. 

Police have placed in Group A alongside Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), Yei Joint FC of South Sudan,  Warriors Queens of Zanzibar and Rayon Sports Women of Rwanda.

Under the leadership of Beldine Odemba, the league’s sole female coach, the team played 19 matches, winning 15 and drawing four.

Unlike the men’s competition, where the winner secures an automatic spot in the Champions League, the victor of the women's league must earn their place through zonal qualifiers.

As such, Police aim to emerge as champions in the regional tournament to advance to the continental level.

CBE, a strong contender who has previously come close to securing the sole CECAFA ticket, is anticipated to be a significant challenge for Police in Group A.

Group B comprises Simba Queens of Tanzania,FAD Djibouti, Kawempe Muslim Ladies and PVP Buyenzi.

The CECAFA Zone qualifiers will take place in Ethiopia from August 17th to September 4th, with only one of the nine participating teams earning a ticket to the CAF Women's Champions League.

Kenya Police Bullets FC's head coach Beldine Odemba expressed optimism and determination after delivering the title.

 "Our journey to the Women's Premier League title showcased our resilience and teamwork. We are prepared to face tough opponents and aim to make Kenya proud by qualifying for the Champions League," she said.

As the qualifiers approach, fans and supporters will be eagerly watching to see if Kenya Police Bullets FC can secure their spot in the prestigious CAF Women's Champions League.

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