WOMEN
Stage set ahead of semis of CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA qualifiers
The spotlight was on women’s football today as the four semi-finalists of the CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Qualifiers 2025 – Rayon Sports Women FC (Rwanda), Kampala Queens (Uganda), Kenya Police Bullets (Kenya) and JKT Queens (Tanzania) – spoke to the media in Nairobi ahead of the highly anticipated semi-finals.
Each team was represented by their Head Coach and Captain, who shared insights on their journey so far, the level of competition, and their determination to secure a ticket to the continental finals.
The semi-final fixtures will be played on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya:
- Semi-final 1: Rayon Sports Women FC (Rwanda) vs Kampala Queens (Uganda) – Kick-off 12:30 PM
Semi-final 2: Kenya Police Bullets (Kenya) vs JKT Queens (Tanzania) – Kick-off 3:30 PM
Semi-final 1: Rayon Sports Women FC vs Kampala Queens
Kampala Queens Coach Asefa Firew Hailegebreal said that every game in this tournament has pushed us them to be better. The semi-finals will require discipline, teamwork, and character – qualities our team has shown consistently.”
Semi-final 2: Kenya Police Bullets vs JKT Queens
Kenya Police Bullets (Kenya)
Beldine Odemba, Police Bullets Coach shared that playing at home gives us motivation, but they respect their opponents. The semi-final will be tough, and we are fully prepared.”
“We want to make history for our club and Kenyan women’s football. The fans have been incredible, and we will give them a performance to remember, quipped Bullets captain Annete Kundu.
JKT Queens (Tanzania)
We are focused, motivated, and ready for the challenge. Playing in the semi-final means everything to us, and we will fight to reach the final. We are on a mission to bring the cup back home”
Fans can expect two thrilling encounters as the teams battle for a place in the CAF Women’s Champions League finals later this year.
About the CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Qualifiers
The CECAFA qualifiers bring together leading women’s clubs from East and Central Africa to compete for a coveted spot in the CAF Women’s Champions League. The tournament continues to be a vital platform for elevating women’s football and empowering players across the continent.
Tanzania suffered a 9-0 defeat to Japan at the ongoing FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup on Saturday in Philippines.
The second defeat in their last Group C match saw Tanzania exit the world event.
Japan, the reigning Asian Champions proved a class apart for the Tanzanian team in a match played at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.
Ryo Egawa and Yuka Iwazaki netted a brace each, while Naomi Matsumoto, Mizuki Nakamura, Kaho Ito, Kyoka Takahashi, and Anna Amishiro also had their names on the score sheet.
Tanzania kick started their campaign with a 10-0 defeat against Portugal, but recovered to stop New Zealand 4-2 in the second match.
Portugal and Japan have already qualified for the quarter finals to join the likes of Colombia, Argentina and Spain among others.
The FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025 is the inaugural edition of the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup featuring 16 teams.
FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup 2025
Tanzania defeats New Zealand in FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025
The Tanzania team has collected their first win at the ongoing FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025 in Philippines.
After losing the opening match to Portugal, Tanzania defeated New Zealand 4-2 in a Group C match played at the PhilSports Arena on Wednesday.
The first half ended 1-1 after Mary Siyame scored for Tanzania, while Hannah Kraakman also netted for New Zealand.
After recess Siyame added two more goals, while Winifrida Mathias also had her name on the score sheet for Tanzania. Jess Verdan scored New Zealand’s second goal.
While Portugal who defeated Japan 3-1 are top of the group with 6 points and are already through to the knock out stage, Tanzania will have to win their last match against Japan on November 29th to qualify.
Africa’s second team at the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Morocco also recovered from their 6-0 defeat to Argentina in the opening Group A match, to defeat hosts Philippines 3-2.
The FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025 is the inaugural edition of the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup, an international Futsal competition organized by FIFA for women’s futsal national teams across the world.
Sixteen teams are taking part in the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup running from November 21 to December 7.
Tanzania have kick started their FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025 on a losing note.
In their opening Group C match Tanzania suffered a 10-0 defeat to Portugal in a match played on Sunday at the PhilSports Arena in Philippines.
The Tanzania team will return to action against New Zealand on November 26th, and later take on Japan three days later.
The FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025 is the inaugural edition of the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup, an international Futsal competition organized by FIFA for women’s futsal national teams across the world.
Sixteen teams including two from Africa Morocco and Tanzania are taking part in the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup running from November 21 to December 7.
Tanzania’s JKT Queens have exited the on-going CAF Women’s Champions League 2025 in Egypt
Going into the last Group B match on Saturday against TP Mazembe, the CECAFA champions needed a win to advance to the knock out stage.
Despite scoring early through Stumai Abdallah after 14 minutes, JKT Queens lost 4-1 to the DR Congo team. After their 1-1 draw against Gaborone United and ASEC Mimosas, the Tanzanian team finished with two points.
Kessy Abdallah, the JKT Queens coach said that although they failed to advance to the next stage, the team has learnt some lessons.
“We played three matches, drew twice and lost once. Our young team has learnt a lot on how to handle matches at this big stage,” explained Abdallah.
The coach explained that the team did not respond well especially on the defending side, but also failed to take the many scoring opportunities they created.
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