Tanzania Women’s League reigning champions, Simba Queens, are busy in the transfer market ahead of the CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers for the CECAFA Zone. Among the new faces at the club is Kenyan left-back Wincate Kaari who crossed over to the club from rivals Yanga Princes.Fresh from recapturing the league title, coach Juma Mgunda’s team is not taking anything for granted and has already signed six new players.##NAJAVA_MECA_8242058##The CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers for the CECAFA Zone will take place from August 17-31 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Simba Queens, who lifted the zonal trophy in 2022 and went on to reach the semifinal stage at the final tournament in Egypt, are hungry to prove their mettle once again.Having completed the 2023/2024 season unbeaten in the league, Simba Queens have already signed three players: Saiki Atinuke, Precious Christopher, and Kenyan international defender Kaari from rivals Yanga Princess WFC. The club has also added Emiliana Isaya, Amina Bilal, and Josephine Julias from Baobab Queens from Dodoma.Speaking about the regional qualifiers, coach Mgunda emphasized the importance of thorough preparation.“At this level, all teams are champions from their countries and must be respected. But we must make sure we prepare well so that we can win the trophy and again play at the major African tournament,” he said.Simba Queens are placed in Group B alongside debutants Kawempe Muslim Ladies (Uganda), PVP Buyenzi (Burundi), and FAD Djibouti. Group A, which includes five teams, comprises Commercial Bank of Ethiopia WFC, Yei Joint Stars (South Sudan), Warriors Queens WFC (Zanzibar), Rayon Sports WFC, and Kenya Police Bullets.Ambani explains why AFC Leopards have not won the league in 26 years
