Kenya Police Bullets have been paired with Tanzanian giants Simba Queens and Burundi's Top Girls Academy in Group C of the CECAFA Women's Champions League qualifiers. The draw took place on July 30, 2026, at Kigali's Amahoro Stadium ahead of the regional tournament scheduled from August 21 to 31.
Having secured their spot by winning the Kenya Women's Premier League for the third consecutive season, Police Bullets are aiming to finally break through to the CAF Women's Champions League after near misses in previous editions.
Group Stage Composition
- Group A: Hosts Rayon Sports Women, Yei Joint Stars (South Sudan), Mafunzo SC (Zanzibar), Denden FC (Eritrea)
- Group B: Defending champions Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Kawempe Muslim Ladies (Uganda), FC Ujeco (Djibouti)
- Group C: Kenya Police Bullets, Simba Queens (Tanzania), Top Girls Academy (Burundi)
Simba Queens, winners of the 2022 CECAFA title, remain strong contenders for continental qualification. This sets up a high-stakes rivalry, with Tanzanian clubs historically dominant in the region. Tanzania’s JKT Queens claimed titles in 2023 and 2025, while Commercial Bank of Ethiopia interrupted their streak by winning in 2024. Kenya’s Vihiga Queens were the inaugural champions in 2021.
Under coach Beldine Odemba, Kenya Police Bullets reached the 2025 CECAFA semi-finals but were eliminated by Tanzania’s JKT Queens in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 stalemate. The upcoming clash against Simba Queens will be pivotal in determining which team advances from Group C and secures the sole CECAFA ticket to the CAF Women's Champions League.
Kenya Police Bullets have established themselves as the dominant force in Kenyan women's football with three straight league titles, yet the regional crown has eluded them. Their journey in Kigali represents a key opportunity to reclaim regional glory and continue Kenya's proud history in women's club football.
