Kenya Police Bullets humble Top Girls to shoot way to Champions League qualifiers semis

Kenya Women’s Premier League champions Kenya Police Bullets secured their place in the semi-finals of the ongoing CECAFA regional Women’s CAF Champions League qualifier after a convincing 3-1 victory over Top Girls Academy.Martha Amuyolete grabbed a brace, while Elgay Mukhwana added the other as the Kenyan champions produced a strong performance to eliminate the Burundian side and keep their continental dream alive.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsBullets entered the quarter-final clash seeking another victory after making a positive start to their campaign, with a semi-final place offering them a step closer to securing a ticket to the CAF Women’s Champions League.The Kenyan champions started brightly and created the first notable opportunity inside the opening 10 minutes. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9915617##Lydia Akoth combined well with Norah Ann before Akoth fired over the crossbar.Top Girls gradually grew into the contest and threatened through midfielder Nasra Nahimana at the stroke of quater hour mark. She collected Joelle Bukuru’s delivery but could only head wide.Two minutes later, Bullets broke the deadlock. Amuyolete found the back of the net to give the Kenyan side a deserved advantage.Top Girls almost responded immediately when Asha Djafari met a well-floated ball from Nahimana, but her volley sailed just over the bar.Aldrine Kibet, Amos Wanjala in as Selebwa names U20 squad for AFCON qualifiersBullets continued to look dangerous, with Elizabeth Ochaka coming close midway through the half after meeting Akoth’s delivery, although her header skimmed over the crossbar.Top Girls also had opportunities on the counter, with Meble Kusasira curling narrowly wide after being picked out by Nahimana.Bullets went into the break ahead and returned from the interval with renewed intent.Gor Mahia announce two special ticket offers for CAF CL tie against former championsThey doubled their advantage inside the opening 10 minutes of the second half when Mukhwana found the net, putting the Kenyan champions firmly in control.Top Girls refused to surrender and came close through Kusasira and Irene Tuyishemeze , but neither could find the target.Bullets then effectively put the contest beyond their opponents 20 minutes from time. A quick counter-attack ended with Ochaka delivering a long ball to Sandra Kisakye, who produced a neat first-touch cutback for Amuyolete. The forward made no mistake, finishing into the roof of the net to complete her brace.Top Girls pulled one back in the final 10 minutes through substitute Irene Tuyishemeze, who capitalised on a defensive error to reduce the deficit.STARS ABROAD: Kenyan makes debut in South African Premiership as Obiero features in EnglandThe Burundian side pressed in search of another goal, but Bullets held firm to see out the contest and secure their place in the last four.The victory keeps Kenya Police Bullets on course for continental qualification, with the semi-final presenting another crucial test in their bid to represent the region at the CAF Women’s Champions League.

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