Kenyan goalkeeper Rufa set to join Simba Queens

Kenyan goalkeeper Carolyne Rufa is on the verge of Tanzanian giants Simba Queens, from another Tanzanian Women Premier League side Gates Princess

A top official at Simba Queens revealed to Citizen Digital that they have reached personal terms with the player, pending official announcement.

The official noted that Simba are strengthening their goalkeeping department which has been shaky as they are gear up for the second edition of the CAF Women’s Champions in Morocco.

 “We have been talking to Rufa for some time now and I can confirm that we have reached an agreement with her. We expect to complete the deal by Wednesday. We have watched her severally when she was playing for Gates Princess in our local league and she really caught our attention, that’s why we started the hunt.

“I’m sure she will be a big boost for my side going to Morocco as we are aiming to reach the at least the semifinals,” said the official.

On his part, Gate Princess Sporting Director Alex Alumirah confirmed to have received number of offers for the Keeper including Simba and a club in Greece.

“I can say Rufa is on her way out but I don’t know where she is heading to. Out of many offers we have received from different teams thirsting for her services, she was interested for Simba and a Greece club. She would have a big chance to showcase her talent in Greece but as things are now, there is a possibility she could end up at Simba.”

Rufa who emerged from Butere Girls in Kakamega, played for SEP Oyugis in the Women Division One League before sealing a deal with Gate Princess.

Fountain Gate Princess also runs a football academy which trains young football players from the ages of 15-20, and has branches in Dodoma, Morogoro, and Dar es Salaam.