Former Vihiga ace Shikangwa unveiled as Simba Queens player

Simba Queens  have confirmed the signing of Jentrix Shikangwa Milimu after agreeing a two-year deal with the Kenyan international.

The former Vihiga Queens striker has been on free agency after her long term contract with Turkish side Fatih Karagumruk came to a premature end.

Shikangwa was unveiled on Tuesday at the club’s headquarters in Msimbazi, Dar es Salaam where she joins three other Kenyan players including Corazon Aquino, Topister Situma and Carolyne Rufa who also feature for the Tanzanian giants.

The 20-year-old will get the chance to play in the second edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League slated for October 30 to November 13 in Morocco.

In an interview with Citizen Digital, Simba Queens manager Selemani Makanya said he signing comes on the right time they are gearing up for the continental showpiece.

“We are very happy for this signing and I am sure it will boost our quest in the forthcoming CAF Champions league tournament later this year. I have been following Shikangwa for long and she is a great talented player who we couldn’t have missed to sign her," Makanya said.

The official said more signings are expected later in the week with former Eldoret Falcons and Lakatamia FC (Cyprus) defender Ruth Mukalukho Ingotsi expected to join.

Shikangwa made her national team debut for Kenya during the 2019 Cecafa Women’s Championship held in Tanzania where Starlets won after beating the hosts 2-0 in the final.

She also helped Vihiga Queens win the Kenyan Women’s Premier League three times in a row during her stint with the side.