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Ugandan Champions, She Corporate FC who were playing in the tournament for the first time have been shocked by earlier favourites Simba Queens 1-0 in the final match played at the Azam Complex, Chamazi Saturday.
Corazone Vivian Aquino gave the Tanzanian side the lead with just a minute into the second half through a penalty after Cissy Nakate brought down Asha Djafari in the box.
Cissy Nakate bringing down Asha Djafari.
She Corporate tried to push for a win against the Tanzanian champions but all in vain. Let’s not forget that the Simba Queens also beat up the Sharks earlier in the group stages.
Charles Lukula Ayeikoh’s She Corporate side finish the qualifier tournament with silver while Simba Queens win it all, the Gold and trophy.
In the 3rd place play-off Commercial Bank of Ethiopia come up on top after thumping AS Kigali 3-1.
CBE players celebrating their third place playoff finish.
The CBE goal run was opened by their top scorer Loza Abera nine minutes into the game, Hasabe in the 32nd minute and sealed by Aregash a minute added into the first half. AS Kigali’s consolation came in form of an own goal by CBE’s Hasabe in the 63rd minute.
Awards awarded ;
Individual.
Most Valuable Player – Corazone Vivian Aquino
Aquino holding her MVP award.
Top Scorer – Loza Abera (11 goals)
Loza Abera celebrating her second goal against Warrior Queens WFC in the group stages.
Best Goal keeper – Gelwa Yona.
Gelwa holding her golden glove.
Collective.
Winners – Simba Queens Football Club
1st Runners Up – She Corporate Football Club
She Corporate celebrating their first runners up finish with 20,000 dollars cash money price. | 📸 Ismail Mulangwa.
2nd Runners Up – Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
This means Simba Queens will represent the CECAFA region at the second edition of the CAF Women Champions League. The ingural edition was won by Mamelodi Sundowns Women Football Club.
Simba Queens bag 30,000 US dollars from their national president, She Corporate 20,000 US dollars and Commercial Bank of Ethiopia 10,000 US dollars.
