Kenya Police Bullets FC will face CBE of Ethiopia this afternoon, aiming to secure a spot in the CAF Women’s Champions CECAFA Region qualifier semifinals.Currently second in Group B, Police have accumulated four points from a draw and a win in their opening matches. They drew 0-0 with Yei Joint Stars and then defeated Rayon Sports Women FC. CBE, who have already advanced to the semifinals, defeated Rayon 3-2 and outclassed Yei Joint Stars 4-0.##NAJAVA_MECA_8284022##To advance as group runners-up, the Bullets need to avoid a heavy defeat against CBE. A win would see them top the group, potentially avoiding a matchup with the Kenyan-powered Simba Queens, who are likely to top Group B.Police have a goal difference of +1, while Yei Joint Stars, the only team that could potentially deny them a semifinal spot, have a goal difference of -4. For Yei to match Police’s goal difference, they would need to score at least five goals against Rayon or hope for a significant loss by Police.Coach Beldine Odemba praised her team’s performance against Rayon, acknowledging their worthy opponents. “Rayon played very well and proved to be formidable. I commend my players for their efforts. We will regroup and strategize for tomorrow’s match against the hosts, Central Bank, who will have a home advantage,” she told the Star.AFC Leopards confirm quartets’ capturePolice CEO Chris Oguso is optimistic about the match, believing that the pressure on CBE, playing at home, could work in Police’s favor. “CBE will face more pressure being on their home turf, which gives me hope that we can overcome them. A win on Thursday could also set us up for a possible encounter with Tanzania’s Simba Queens, a team with several Kenyan players like Corazon Aquino, Ruth Ingotsi, Wicate Kaari, Jentrix Shikangwa, and goalkeeper Carolyne Rufa. This could be advantageous for us,” he shared with Citizen Digital.Only one team will advance to the CAF Women’s Champions League from the CECAFA Region. In 2021, Kenya’s Vihiga Queens represented the region, followed by Simba Queens in 2022. Last year, Tanzania’s JKT Queens earned the honor.KNEC clears path for Kenya U17 stars to shine at World Cup and KCSE
