JKT Queens fight back to stop Athletico Abidjan in CAF Women’s Champions League

Tanzania’s JKT Queens have picked their first points at the on-going CAF Women’s Champions League 2023 after a 2-1 win against home side Athletico Abidjan on Wednesday night.

The CECAFA champions who lost their opening Group A match 2-0 to Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) battled from a goal down to score two goals in the second half at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium in Korhogo.

Athletico Abidjan took the lead after 33 minutes through Sandrine Niamien after an goalkeeper error by JKT Queens goalkeeper Najiat Abass Idrisa.

The home side continued to dominate play and attack in numbers, but JKT Queens goalkeeper showed that she was fully up to the task with brilliant saves.

In the second half substitute Winifreda Gerald who was also the top scorer at the CAF schools tournament held in South Africa made it 1-1 for JKT Queens. With five minutes to full time another substitute Alia Salum netted JKT Queens second goal.

JKT Queens will now need a draw or win against SC Casablanca in their last Group A match to sail through to the semi final stage. The Moroccan team drew 1-1 against Athletico Abidjan in their opening match, but lost 1-0 to Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday night.

A happy Esther Fred Chaburuma, the JKT Queens coach said she was pleased with the fighting spirit her team showed after going a goal down. ” We made some changes by bringing on quick players and that changed the game for us, ” said Chaburuma.