Kenya Police Bullets FC will step onto the pitch in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to face a Kenyan internationals-powered Simba Queens in a crucial CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA zonal qualifier. The high-stakes match is scheduled to kick off at 11 am local time on Monday 26 August.Police made it to the semi-final as Group A runners-up with four points accrued from a 1-0 win over Rayon Sports Women FC, a 0-0 draw against Yei Joint Stars, and a 2-1 loss to hosts Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) of Ethiopia. CBE, who won all their group matches, topped the group. Police managed to score just two goals in the three matches played.##NAJAVA_MECA_8290477##Police received a huge boost after star midfielder Mercy Njeri, who was reportedly heading to the US for further studies, linked up with the team in Addis ahead of the semifinals.Simba Queens, on the other hand, topped Group B. They started with a 5-0 demolition of FAD Djibouti, beat Kawempe Muslim 3-0 in the second game, and drew 2-2 with PVP Buyenzi of Burundi in the final game. On paper, Simba Queens can be considered favourites heading into the game.Sweet victory for Mara Sugar as FKFPL debutants thrash Homeboyz in season openerIn Simba Queens, Police face a team consisting of six Kenyan internationals, all starters. The six Kenyans are Jentrix Shikangwa, Wincate Kaari, Elizabeth Wambui, Corazone Aquino, Carolyne Rufa, and Ruth Ingosi, all of whom are in great form at the moment.Police head coach Beldine Odemba is elated to be in the semifinals at the first time of asking and understands that they are going to face a formidable side in Simba Queens, but is confident that they have a plan to beat them.“It is our first time playing in this tournament, and we are happy to be in the semifinals. We know Simba Queens is an experienced side, but we have prepared for them,” she stated.The second semifinal will pit the hosts, CBE, against free-scoring Kawempe Muslim. The match will commence at 2 pm (EAT).“My team is motivated to go all out and get a good result to qualify for the final,” CBE coach Birhanu Gizaw Heye, whose team has lost two finals, stated.Brace hero Rooney Onyango’s versatility praised by Gor Mahia head coach
