Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC head coach Ayub Khalif has expressed full confidence ahead of his side’s highly anticipated CECAFA Women’s Champions League semi-final clash against Ethiopian giants Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) FC.
The Ugandan champions set up a titanic last-four battle against CBE after navigating a competitive group stage, showcasing the grit, tactical discipline, and attacking flair that carried them to the FUFA Women Super League crown.
Speaking in a pre-match press interview, Khalif emphasized that his squad is mentally and physically prepared for the magnitude of the task ahead as they eye a spot in the final and a ticket to the continental stage.
“We know the quality CBE brings to the tournament—they are experienced and have been at this level before. However, we have prepared thoroughly. The mood in the camp is focused, the girls are motivated, and we are coming into this match to play our football and secure our place in the final,” said Khalif.
Kawempe’s clash with CBE is expected to be a battle of tactical wits. CBE’s structured, possession-based approach will test Kawempe’s defensive compactness and swift transition play. However, with key figures in peak form, the Ugandan powerhouse will be leaning on their sharp attack to breach the Ethiopian defense.
Double-Header Action: Kenya Police Bullets Face Yei Joint Stars
The secondary semi-final fixture will see Kenyan champions Kenya Police Bullets lock horns with South Sudan’s Yei Joint Stars in another thrilling regional encounter.
Both semi-final ties, which take place today at the Kigali Pele Stadium, promise high intensity, with all four teams vying not only for regional bragging rights but also for the sole zone ticket to the CAF Women’s Champions League main tournament later this year.
For Kawempe Muslim Girls, a victory against CBE would write another glorious chapter in the school side’s historic rise to the pinnacle of East African football.
CECAFA Women’s Champions League semi-final Fixtures:
Kawempe Moslim vs CBE
Kenya Police Bullets vs Yei Joint Stars
