2019 Kenya Women Premier League champions Vihiga Queens are out to seal qualification in Group B when they take on Zanzibari side New Generations while PVP and Lady Doves also fight for qualification in Group A.Vihiga Queens were stunned in their opening encounter in the CECAFA zonal CAF Women’s Champions League qualifier as they fell to the Central Bank of Ethiopia (CBE).RECOVERY time🔥🔥#VihigaQueens#LegacyMakers#CECAFA2021 pic.twitter.com/MRo7c53atZ— Vihiga Queens FC (@Vihigaqueens) September 2, 2021 The Vihiga based outfit however responded in spectacular fashion as they handed Yei Joint Stars an 11-0 evisceration as Violet Wanyonyi bagged four goals.Group B final qualification slot still open despite CBE already sealing a place in the semi-finals of the tournament with Vihiga and Yei on three points while New Generation are yet to get points on the board.Vihiga need nothing short of a win to seal a place in the knockout stages of the tournament as only the winner will earn a chance to represent the region in the inaugural CAF Women Champions League.In Group A Burundi’s PVP and Lady Doves from Uganda will battle for a place in the semi-finals with none of the pool teams still to qualify despite Djibouti’s FAD bidding the competition a farewell.Speaking ahead of the clash PVP head coach Jumaine Niyonkuru exuded confidence in his squad as they aim for a win that will assure qualification.“We have what it takes to beat the Ugandan team. We have no choice but to go and play like it’s a final because all we need is a win to qualify. The players know what we expect from them and they will go for it,” said Niyonkuru.Appreciation post for Skipper and goalkeeper Daisy Nakaziro who was outstanding as Lady Doves earned a point in the goalless draw against Simba Queens at the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Qualifiers.Well played Daisy and the entire team. pic.twitter.com/cvNYyJFf3s— FUFA (@OfficialFUFA) August 31, 2021 Lady Doves head coach Fred Musiime emphasised the do or die clash against PVP as they also seek the only available spot in the CAF Champions League in the CECAFA region. “This is a very important match for us because it will determine if we go to the next stage or not,” said Musiime.
