CAF WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFIERS
Star studded Simba Queens defeat PVP FC
A star studded Simba Queens FC kick started their CECAFA Zonal qualifiers for the 2021 CAF Women’s Champions League on a winning note on Friday evening at the Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Tanzanian side defeated PVP FC (Burundi) 4-1 in a Group A match to move into second place behind Lady Doves FC who won the earlier match 5-0.
After only two minutes Zimbabwe’s international Danai Bhobho curved in a free kick to beat PVP FC’s goalkeeper Amissa Inarukundo.
But after conceding an early goal the Burundian team that only arrived in Nairobi on Friday settled and pushed forward, but failed to level matters. DR Congo international Flavine Mawete Musolo made it 2-0 for Simba Queens after 32 minutes when the PVP FC defenders were found flat footed.
Peace Niyomwungere almost pulled a goal back for the Burundi team after 43 minutes, but her shot hit the cross bar and bounced back into play. Nicole Rehema Igilima netted the penalty kick for PVP FC.
The Simba Queens technical bench later substituted goalkeeper Ngunda to bring on Gelwa Rugomba.
But Musolo scored her second of the day for Simba Queens when she converted a penalty before Aisha Mnunka also got her name on the score sheet.
The PVP FC coach Jumaine Niyonkuru praised his players for the display despite the defeat. “We only arrived yesterday and it took our players time to settle on the pitch. But we shall try to improve in the next matches,” added Niyonkuru.
Ali Omar Hababuu, the Simba Queens head coach said they are here for serious business and starting with a win is good for the team. “We want to win all our games and that is why I substituted the goalkeeper because she was making mistakes,” added Hababuu.
Simba Queens who also boost of two players from Burundi Joelle Bukuru and Asha Djafari together with Musolo and Monique Kipoyi will return to action on August 31st against table leaders Lady Doves FC.
Group A
P W D L GF GA GD Pts
Lady Doves 1 1 0 0 5 0 5 3
Simba Queens 1 1 0 0 4 1 4 3
PVP FC 1 0 0 1 1 4 -3 0
FAD FC 1 0 0 1 0 5 -5 0