Vihiga Queens face JKT Queens test ahead of CECAFA semis

Vihiga Queens will look to complete a perfect group stage run when they face JKT Queens in their third and final group game at the 2023 Caf Women's Champions League qualifiers.

Both teams are already through to the semis having won both their opening two fixtures and the winner on Saturday will advance as Pool B leaders.

Vihiga Queens interim coach Charles Okere is optimistic that they will overcome their Tanzanian rivals.

“I want to congratulate my girls for always utilizing what I tell them during training. Going to JKT match we are looking forward for a win despite our opponents being a tough side with speedy attack.

“I have followed their previous matches keenly and I have noted their weakness side which we will capitalize on,” Okere said.

Other Group B matches on Saturday will see Zanzibar representative New Generations taking on AS Kigali of Rwanda in a dead rubber match being that both teams have already being bundled out.

Last group matches for group A will witness  FAD (Djibouti) tackling Yei Joint Stars from South Sudan while the hosts Kampala Queens will lock horns with Ethiopia heavyweights CBE.

This is the second time Vihiga are reaching the semis in this competition having also done so in 2021 where they went on to win the maiden championship.

The four-time Kenyan champions are seeking a second qualification into the Women’s CAF Champions League, after playing in the inaugural edition held in Egypt 2021.

Kenya was not represented in last year's tournament - second edition held in Morocco - as the country was still under FIFA suspension from international football due to government interference.

Top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals spot with the winner representing CECAFA region in the final tournament later this year in Ivory Coast.