Tanzania’s JKT Queens defeated CBE FC of Ethiopia 5-4 on penalties to win the 2023 CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers on Wednesday.
The match, which was played at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, Uganda, was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating chances but failing to score in regular time or extra time.
In the penalty shootout, JKT Queens were more clinical, scoring all five of their penalties.
CBE FC missed one penalty through Mesay Temsegen while JKT Queens’ Happyness Hezron scored the fifth and winning penalty.
CBE FC have now lost two finals in the three editions. They lost to Vihiga Queens of Kenya in 2021 and now they have lost to JKT Queens of Tanzania in this year’s edition.
CBE with their bronze medals
The JKT Queens will represent the CECAFA region in the CAF Women’s Champions League that will be held in Ivory Coast from 5th to 19th November this year.
Vihiga Queens won the inaugural tournament in 2021 in Kenya before Simba Queens lifted it in 2022 in Tanzania and they have been joined by JKT Queens who have lifted the 2023 title held in Uganda.
Meanwhile, Buja Queens won the bronze medal after beating Vihiga Queens 1-0 thanks to Lydia Akoth‘s first half unbelievable goal.
JKT Queens who won the title will pocket USD 30000 as the winner’s prize money, runners-up CBE FC will take USD 20000 while Buja Queens who finished third will pocket USD 10000.
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
MVP: Stumai Abdallah (JKT Queens)
TOP SCORER: Fazila Ikwaput (Kampala Queens)- 8 goals
BEST GOALKEEPER: Najiat Abass (JKT Queens)
FAIR PLAY: Kampala Queens FC
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