Simba Queens, PVP Buyenzi face off today

ADDIS ABABA: SIMBA Queens will face PVP Buyenzi in their final Group B match of the CECAFA Women’s Champions League qualifiers at Abebe Bikila Stadium in Addis Ababa today.

Having already secured their place in the semi-finals; Simba Queens will look to complete their group stage with a perfect record.

Depending on their final position in the group, they will either face the Group A runner up or the Group A leaders in the semi-finals.

The Tanzanian team has been in formidable form throughout the tournament, winning both of their previous matches with commanding performances.

They began their campaign with a 5-0 victory over FAD Djibouti and followed it up with a 3-0 triumph against Uganda’s Kawempe Muslim Ladies.

Remarkably, Simba Queens have not conceded a single goal, while scoring a total of eight goals across these fixtures.

In the current standings, Kawempe Muslim Ladies trail behind Simba Queens with three points, while PVP Buyenzi and FAD Djibouti are tied with one point each.

However, PVP Buyenzi holds a slight edge over FAD Djibouti due to a better goal difference.

Simba Queens’ impressive defensive record and attacking prowess have positioned them as strong contenders for the title.

With their current form, they are well-equipped to continue their journey and potentially secure another prestigious title.

This tournament marks Simba Queens’ second opportunity to qualify for the CAF Women’s Champions League. They first earned their place in the 2022 edition of the tournament, demonstrating their ability on the continental stage.

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JKT Queens also qualified for the CAF Women’s Champions League in 2023 and Vihiga Queens did so in 2021.

As the qualifying phase for the fourth edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League begins in August, the title holders, Mamelodi Sundowns, have already secured their spot in the final phase.

Sundowns will be aiming to claim a record third continental title.

The final phase will feature eight teams, including the hosts of the tournament, who automatically qualify.

Each of the six CAF Zone Unions will conduct their own qualifiers, with the winners advancing to the CAF Women’s Champions League