Caf unveils format for inaugural women's Champions League
Topister Situma (right) of Vihiga Queens FC dribbles past Lydia Akoth of Thika Queens FC during a past Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Women Premier League match at Mumias Spots Complex.
If Vihiga Queens manage to get past their usual rivals like Uganda’s champions UCU Lady Cardinals and Rwanda''s AS Kigali in the regional qualifiers, they will have to tighten their boots when they go against the likes of South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns among other continental giants.
“With the Covid-19 numbers going down, we hope that this will give us a chance to start intense team training as we prepare for the continental league. Ever since we heard the news, the girls have been particularly excited about not only getting to play outside the country, but also broadening their professional skills not just on the pitch, but all round grooming," said Alex Alumirah, Vihiga Queens coach.
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has unveiled the official plans and format for the first ever women's Champions League expected to kick off in 2021.
During a zoom meeting held on September 8 and hosted by former Ghanaian international and current Caf Deputy Secretary General, Anthony Baffoe, it was agreed that qualifiers would be played across all Caf's regions.
