Kenya Police Bullets will be looking to put their recent off-pitch woes behind them when they face Joint Stars in their opening game at the CECAFA Zonal qualifiers for the CAF Women’s Champions League on Sunday afternoon.Initially, the team was set to play the Warriors Queens of Zanzibar in their first Group A game on Saturday, but the Warriors pulled out of the tournament, necessitating a reorganization of the fixtures. Now, the Kenya debutants will be seeking to start their campaign on the right foot.##NAJAVA_MECA_8275730##The preparations for the tournament were marred by off-pitch problems when midfielder Jane Hato disappeared on Thursday night as the team traveled. She has since been traced and, on Saturday, linked up with the rest of the team in Ethiopia in readiness for the tournament in Addis Ababa.The law enforcers qualified for the showpiece for the first time after winning the women’s league on their first attempt and will be keen on securing a ticket to the continental showpiece. In the process, they aim to become the second Kenyan team to do so after Vihiga Queens, who earned their ticket in 2021 when the qualifiers were staged in Kenya. Other Group A teams are Rayon Sports of Rwanda and CBE of Ethiopia, who have twice lost in the qualifiers’ finals.Kenya Police set for historic CAF Confederation Cup debut against Ethiopian Coffee StarsCoach Beldine Odemba understands that the task ahead is not an easy one but is determined to leave a mark by qualifying for the CAF Women’s Champions League.“It is not going to be an easy challenge, but we are ready for it. As a team, we love challenges, and we are ready for this one. Our target is to qualify for the Champions League, and we will give our best to ensure we do so,” Odemba said. “As a team, we have prepared well, and we have a good squad which I am confident can bring in good results.”Police Bullets squad in Ethiopia:Goalkeepers: Mishi Mbaru, Diana Tembesi, Annedy KunduDefenders: Norah Anne, Stella Oduor, Nelly Sawe, Juliet Andibo, Elizabeth Ochaka, Leah Andiema, and Quinter OwitiMidfielders: Lydia Akoth, Lydia Waganda, Diana Wacera, Sharon Juma, Yasmin Khalid, Mary Ndhambi, and Christine NafulaAttackers: Rebecca Okwaro, Puren Anyetu, Emily Moranga, Lucy Kwekwe, Mercy Masika, and Bertha Omitaundefined
