Kenya Police Bullets’ have lost 1-0 to Commercial Bank of Ethiopia in the CECAFA Zonal qualifiers final, missing out on a coveted spot in the CAF Women’s Champions League.
In the 82nd minute, CBE’s Senaf Wakuma, left unmarked after a slick passing move, calmly slotted the ball past Kundu, who could do nothing to prevent the inevitable.
The Law Enforcers, who had their sights set on becoming only the second Kenyan team to qualify for the continental showpiece following Vihiga Queens’ success in 2021, will now have to wait another season to achieve their dream.
Beldine Odemba’s side, fresh off a stellar, unbeaten campaign in their debut FKF Women’s Premier League season, came into the match with high expectations.
In a thrilling CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers semifinals, Kenya’s Police Bullets FC overcame Tanzania Women League champions Simba Queens FC 3-2 while hosts, Ethiopia’s CBE Women FC marched on with a 2-1 win over Uganda’s Kawempe Muslim FC on 26th August, 2024.
After registering a barren draw against South Sudan’s Yei Jont Stars, a slim 1 nil win over Rayon Sports Women FC and a loss to CBE Women FC in their Group A matches, Police Bullets FC came all guns blazing to silence Simba Queens.