Vihiga Queens ready for JKT Queens in CAF clash

Vihiga Queens interim coach Charles Okere has urged his side to be more focused against Tanzania giants JKT Queens when both sides lock horns on Wednesday from 4PM in their second match of the 2023 Caf Women's Champions League Qualiffers at the MTN stadium in Kampala, Uganda.

The four times Kenya Women Premier League champions opened their campaign for the title in high note hunmering their Zanzibar counterparts New Generation 3-1 in the first match on Sunday staged at Philip Omondi Stadium in Lugogo.

"I'm urging my charges to stay focused ahead of the match as we look to win it and improve our chances of qualifying for the elimination stage.

"Our aim is win all the group matches something we can easily achieve if we maintain the momentum. We noted couple of mistakes from our first game more so in the goalkeeping and defence departments but we have rectified that and we are optimistic enough of doing wonders later today"

Okere who joined the side a fortnight ago to assist coach Bonface Nyamunyamuh, however said their Sunday win motivated the girls going to today's showpiece.

"The win against New Generations was a nice one. It really motivated the charges having defeated them twice so far including the inaugural edition held in Nairobi in 2021. That's enough is a big statement that we are leaving no stone unturned. Today's match is a must win."

Early kick off match will see other group B competitors JKT from Tanzania entertaining their neighbours New Generations (Zanzibar) from 1PM at the same venue Philip Omondi Stadium in Lugogo.

In second fixtures of group A yesterday Burundi representatives Buja Queens redeemed themselves after first match set back by thrashing hosts Kampala Queens 2-1 as Central Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) continued with their good run, beating Djibouti champions FAD 8-0.

Vihiga Queens 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.