The Vihiga Queens FC team has this morning traveled to Cairo, Egypt ahead of the inaugural TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Champions League 2021.
Led by the Chief Executive Officer, Michael Senelwa Ogada, the team left on an Egypt Air flight. “We are happy that finally the team is traveling for a tournament that will give our team good exposure and a goo platform to showcase talent,” said Ogada.
He made it clear that this will be a good experience for the team. “The team is very motivated and ready to carry the Kenyan flag high,” added Ogada.
Eight teams will battle in the inaugural tournament slated for November 5-19th in Cairo.
Ugandan international Joan Nabirye, fresh from helping Uganda Crested Cranes qualify for the second round of the 2022 Women’s AFCON qualifiers said they are determined and ready to put up a good show. “We are motivated as a team and ready to give our best,” added Nabirye.
Vihiga Queens will open their campaign with a match against Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) on November 6th. They will face Morocco’s Asfar Club in the second group game on November 9th, before taking on Nigeria’s Rivers Angels in the last group match three days later.
Traveling contingent
Wilfrida Seda Ouko, Marende Faith Ongachi, Enez Mudeizi Mango, Phelistus Kadari, Robai Kebedi, Joan Nabirye, Janet Moraa Bundi, Merceline Anyango, Tereza Engesha Obunyu, Maurine Achieng, Phoeby Okech Owiti, Topister Nafula Situma, Vivian Nasaka Makokha, Jentrix Shikangwa, Myline Awour, Alice Muderi Ukiru, Merceline Wayodi, Diana Tembesi Isutsa, Norah Anne, Lilian Awuor Onyango, Violet Nanjala, Sophy Akinyi, Dorcus Neema, Eve Chemutai, Lorna Nyabuto, Christine Nafula
Officials: Charles Okere, Boniface Nyamunyamu, Staus Aputu Orienge, Geofrey Okoth, Festus Akaranga Agoya, Ezinah Tsimbavasi, Dick Francis Otieno, Celia Asila, Nelton Olule, Caleb Wamalwa, Ronald Musa, Andrew Ijela Chahgema, Clinton Amugume, Sylvesters Jisuveyi Kaane, Michael Senelwa Ogada
Group A: Wadi Degla (Egypt), AS Mande (Mali), Malabo Kings FC (Equatorial Guinea), Hasaacas Ladies (Ghana)
Group B: Vihiga Queens FC (Kenya), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa), Asfar Club (Morocco), Rivers United (Nigeria)