Lakers crowned champions, USIU fault in Zimbabwe

Kenyas' women representative Lakers defeat defending champions Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) 1(2)-1(0) in shootout to win 2026 Africa Cup for Club Champions (ACCC2026) as the curtains come down at St John's College Astro Turf, Zimbabwe.

GRA began the final in high spirits that weakened Lakers defence leading to a penalty five minutes into the game.

Skipper Opoku Elizabeth converted the PC frustrating the Kenyan side leading to 1-0 at the end of the first period.

The result forced Judith Akoth Owino (Lakers coach) to clutch her defence with early substitutes that saw GRA hold to a goal by half time.

Seven minutes into the third quarter, Lakers forward Faith Amondi Otieno equalized with a splendid tap-in, thanks to Joan Awino assist, ending that period with shared spoils.

Fourth quarter was full of defensive game without fruitful short on targets leading to a 1-1 draw at full-time.

The results called for shootout; Mourine Ochieng and Debora Ochieng Otieno were on target for Kenya with GRA dolls missing all the conversions.

Lakers registered two wins and a loss during their four-team group stage.

Earlier, Hippo HC skunk Bulawayo HC 1-0 to bag bronze, in all Zimbabwe affair.

Their male affiliates United States International University (USIU) finished fifth following 7-2 win against Hotspurs of Zambia.

They had a tough run during group stage registering two wins and losing two games.

During the male finals, Port found humiliated defending champions Sharkia 3(8)-3(7) in a dramatic shootout-all Egyptian affair.

Ghana Revenue Authority (men) defeated Hippo Club of Zimbabwe 2(2)-2(1) in shootout to bag bronze.