Good exposure for JKT Queens playing in CAF Women’s Champions League – Chabruma

The head coach of Tanzania’s JKT Queens has said playing at the CAF Women’s Champions League 2023 has been a good learning ground for her team.

Mamelodi Sundown Ladies lifted the trophy on Sunday after stopping Morocco’s SC Casablanca in the final.

JKT Queens, the CECAFA champions made their first appearance in the competition and finished third in Group A. Coach Esther Fred Chabruma’s team lost their opening match 2-0 to the experienced Mamelodi Sundowns team, and fought back to beat home side Athletico FC d’Abidjan 2-1.

In the last group match where JKT Queens had two players sent-off they lost 4-1 to SC Cassblanca.

Chabruma has made it clear that playing with the best teams in Africa has been a very good experience for his players and the officials as well. ” This was a top level competition and our players will never be the same again after this, ” said the coach.

The coach made it clear that despite failing to go to the knock out stage, they took away many lessons and will work hard to return to the tournament and perform better. ” I thank my players for the good show at the competition, ” added the coach.