Harambee Starlets forward Tereza Engesha has etched her name in history books by becoming the first Kenyan to win the AFC Women’s Champions League.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsEngesha played a pivotal role for Chinese side Wuhan Jiangda as they dramatically clinched the inaugural title, edging out Australia’s Melbourne City 5-4 in a tense post-match penalty shootout on Saturday, 24 May. The match had ended in a one-all draw in regulation and extra time.##NAJAVA_MECA_8946418##The thrilling final, held at a packed stadium, saw both teams locked at 1-1 after regulation and extra time. Shelby McMahon had given Melbourne City the lead in the 76th minute with a powerful header off a well-placed set-piece, seemingly setting her side on course to lift their first-ever continental title.However, Wuhan refused to bow out. With the clock deep into stoppage time, the game turned on its head. A VAR review overturned a potential second goal for City due to a foul in the buildup, and moments later, another VAR decision awarded Wuhan a penalty for a handball. Chinese international Wang Shuang stepped up in the 98th minute and coolly slotted the ball home, forcing extra time.Mozzart Bet Cup: High stakes matches set to go down at the Dandora StadiumEngesha, who started the match and put in a hardworking shift on the flank, was substituted in the 86th minute.Extra time brought end-to-end action, with both sides creating chances. McMahon, Mariana Speckmaier, and Leticia McKenna went close for City, while Wuhan tested the Australian backline with waves of attacks. Defenders Taylor Otto and Alexia Apostolakis stood firm to deny Wuhan a winner in open play.Ultimately, it all came down to nerves from the penalty spot. In a heart-stopping shootout, both sides saw their fate swing on a knife’s edge. Wuhan kept their composure, converting five of their penalties, while City faltered once, handing the Chinese champions a historic 5-4 victory.Who will have the lst laugh? Police, Ulinzi eye WPL title on season finale
