Senelwa reveals Vihiga Queens travel itinerary for Champions League fiesta

Senelwa reveals Vihiga Queens travel itinerary for Champions League fiesta

Vihiga Queens Mercyline Anyango celebrates at fulltime during final of their CAF Women Champions Leaague CECAFA qualifiers at MISC, Kasarani on September 09, 2021. Photo/ Kelly Ayodi/Sportpicha LTD.

Vihiga Queens will travel to Cairo, Egypt on Wednesday, November 3, ahead of head of the inaugural CAF Women’s Champions League scheduled for November 5-19.

Club Chief Executive Officer Mike Senelwa said in accordance with the competition regulations, all the participating teams are required to arrive in the North African country at least by Wednesday.

“We have set Wednesday as our travelling date. Everything is in place, including travelling documents for all our layers and officials. We will jet out at 7:00am EAT aboard Egyptian Airline for our express flight, set to land at the Cairo International Airport at 11:00am.

“Upon arrival, we will be booked at Haras El Hodod hotel in Alexandria, approximately 219 km from the capital city Cairo. CAF has allocated for us Haras El Hodod field for our training sessions and I’m hopeful everything will go on as planned.”

Vihiga have been training hard ahead of the continental showpiece with series of friendly matches. 

On Saturday October 30 at the M-pesa Foundation Academy in Thika, they settled on a 5-5 draw against the under 15, boys side, Flames Sportive.

Mureen Ater was the star of the match, as she grabbed a brace while Topister Situma, Terry Engesha and Violet Wanyonyi scored one each.

That was the second friendly match since entering camp on Sunday, October 24 at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) in Kasarani, having thrashed Zetech Sparks 6-0 last Thursday at Camp Toyoyo.

Vihiga Queens edged Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) 2-1 in the CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA qualifiers’ final at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani to qualify for the Egypt party.

Queens will start their quest for continental glory with a clash against Mamelodi Sundowns on November 6 at the 30 June Stadium before meeting Morocco's Asfar November 9 at the Military Academy Stadium.

They will wrap up their Pool B fixture against Nigeria heavyweights River Angels three days later at 30 June Stadium.

“The spirit is high in the entire team, both coaches (Charles Okere and Boniface NyamuNyanuh) are working hand in hand to ensure the ladies are physically and mentally prepared for the competition. I’m sure we will star, as we are targeting semifinal spot.

“We know little about our opponents but we will tackle each team with the seriousness they deserve. We will not underrate any team,” noted Senelwa.

Group A comprises host Wadi Degla (Egypt), AS Mande (Mali), Malabo Queens (Equatorial Guinea), and Hasaacas Ladies of Ghana.

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