Vihiga County governor Wilber Otichillo has conveyed his goodwill message to history makers Vihiga Queens who are set to represent not only Kenya but also the entire Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) region at the inaugural CAF Women’s Champions League tournament that kicked off in Egypt on Friday 5 November.Queens, who hail from Vihiga region and receive direct support from the county government, are set to play their first match in the historic tournament on Saturday evening when they welcome Mamelodi Sundowns at the Al Salam Stadium in Cairo.CAFWCL: Vihiga Queens eye perfect start in historic women’s clash against Mamelodi SundownsPooled in Group B alongside Sundowns, AS FAR Club and Rivers United, the Kenyan side led by Charles Okere will be hoping to finish in either position one or two as only the top two sides progress to the semifinals and get a direct shot at the title.“Our heroines Vihiga Queens are in Cairo, Egypt for the Inaugural CAF Women’s Champions League, representing the East & Central Africa Region (CECAFA). I take this opportunity to wish our Queens the very best as they seek continental glory. All the very Best & Success to you, Legacy Makers,” the governor postedOur Heroines @Vihigaqueens are in Cairo Egypt for the Inaugural @TotalEnergies @CAF_Online Women’s Champions League, representing the East & Central Africa Region (CECAFA). All the very Best & Success to you, Legacy Makers. pic.twitter.com/Quh4Mk9MzF— Governor Wilber K. Ottichilo (Dr.) (@WilberOttichilo) November 5, 2021 Queens will be hoping to kick off their continental campaign on a high, unlike their faulty start in the regional qualifiers where they lost to Commercial Bank of Ethiopia in the opening match before dusting off themselves to go win all the other games and consequently grab the ticket to the tournament.Fixtures6 November – Vihiga Queens vs Mamelodi Sundowns9 November – Vihiga Queens vs ASFAR Club12 November – Rivers Angels vs Vihiga QueensGroup A: Wadi Degla (Egypt), AS Mande (Mali), Malabo Kings FC (Equatorial Guinea), Hasaacas Ladies (Ghana)Group B: Vihiga Queens FC (Kenya), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa), Asfar Club (Morocco), Rivers United (Nigeria)8⃣ teams.🌍 From all around Africa.🔝 Aiming for one thing.Our #TotalEnergiesCAFWCL trophy! 🏆#ItsTimeItsNow pic.twitter.com/wbqMBMKt9T— #TotalEnergiesCAFWCL (@CAFwomen) November 5, 2021 Traveling contingentWilfrida Seda Ouko, Marende Faith Ongachi, Enez Mudeizi Mango, Phelistus Kadari, Robai Kebedi, Joan Nabirye, Janet Moraa Bundi, Merceline Anyango, Tereza Engesha Obunyu, Maurine Achieng, Phoeby Okech Owiti, Topister Nafula Situma, Vivian Nasaka Makokha, Jentrix Shikangwa, Myline Awour, Alice Muderi Ukiru, Merceline Wayodi, Diana Tembesi Isutsa, Norah Anne, Lilian Awuor Onyango, Violet Nanjala, Sophy Akinyi, Dorcus Neema, Eve Chemutai, Lorna Nyabuto, Christine Nafula
