Vihiga Queens star players cross fingers over potential move to Europe

Vihiga Queens star players cross fingers over potential move to Europe

Vihiga Queens in action in Cairo

 

Despite bowing out of the CAF Women’s Champions League, Vihiga Queens players hope that they will land lucrative deals in Europe after some eye-catching displays in their first two group matches.

Vihiga were kicked out after a 4-0 defeat in their last group match against River Angels of Nigeria on Friday at the 30 June Stadium.

The Charles Okere coached side garnered only three points to finish bottom in Pool B, behind River Angels, Asfar of Morocco and Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa who topped the group.

In an exclusive interview with Citizen Digital, Giscard Kana, an English agent confirmed that they are in talks with few Vihiga Queens players for a possible move to teams abroad.

"Vihiga played very well despite them being knocked out of the championship. I have spotted a number of players like Jentrix Shikangwa, goalkeeper Lilian Awuor among others who really impressed.

I can't reveal exact number of Vihiga players I am opting to sign but I can confirm that talks are at the advanced stage and probably within one week we shall reveal the deals once done," he said.

Kana however urged the Kenyan Government to sort out its difference with the Football Kenya Federation saying it may hinder the deals.

"In case of a FIFA ban to Kenya football it means all these deals may go to waste. I am pleading with the Government of Kenya to sort their issues with the Federation. Players shouldn't suffer due to personal differences."

The players have however expressed their desire to play professional football if the deals will favour them.

"I was personally contacted by the agents who were impressed by my services. We are in talks with the agents through my team's management and it's something which I am looking forward to," said striker Shikangwa.

Her counterpart Lilian Awuor who was picked as the best player in their match against Mamelodi said her aim is to play abroad.

"The tournament is over yes but for me I am very positive that I will land a deal in Europe. I have heard agents mentioning my name and the coach also hinted something of the sort so I am really praying for that chance."

The first batch of the Vihiga Queens returned to Kenya Sunday night while the second and last batch is expected to travel back today.

The team however gained valuable experience from the tournament, and had time to visit Pyramids in Giza area of Cairo.

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Vihiga Queens Charles Okere Lilian Awuor Jentrix Shikangwa Europe

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