Kenya Police Bullets have discovered the opponents standing between them and a historic place at the CAF Women's Champions League after being drawn in a challenging Group C of the 2026 CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe three-time FKF Women's Premier League champions will face Tanzanian giants Simba Queens and Burundi champions Top Girls Academy in the battle for a place in the knockout stage of the regional tournament.##NAJAVA_MECA_9870689##The draw was conducted on Thursday at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda, with the qualifiers set to run from 21 to 31 August in the Rwandan capital.For Police Bullets, the assignment presents another opportunity to finally secure a place at Africa's premier women's club competition after falling short in their previous campaigns.The Kenyan champions will come up against familiar faces when they take on Simba Queens, with Harambee Starlets midfielder Vivian Corazone Aquino and forward Elizabeth Wambui expected to line up for the Tanzanian champions.Police Bullets have steadily established themselves among the region's top women's clubs but are yet to secure the coveted CAF Women's Champions League ticket.2026 WAFCON: Kenya chase maiden win in tie against SenegalTheir best finish came in 2024 when they reached the CECAFA final in Ethiopia before narrowly losing 1-0 to hosts Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Women.Last year, when Kenya hosted the regional qualifiers, the law enforcers finished third after suffering a 4-2 semi-final defeat to eventual finalists JKT Queens at Kasarani Stadium.Police had impressed during the group stage, topping Group A with maximum points after defeating Kampala Queens 1-0 before beating Eritrea's Denden FC 2-0 to book a semi-final berth.The 2026 qualifiers will feature 10 clubs from across the CECAFA region, with former champions Simba Queens and Commercial Bank of Ethiopia among the favorites to lift the title.STARS ABROAD: Kenyan-eligible defender impresses in narrow pre-season defeat to LiverpoolOnly the tournament winners will qualify to represent the CECAFA region at the 2026 CAF Women's Champions League finals, with the Confederation of African Football yet to announce the host nation and dates for the continental tournament.Police head coach David Vijago believes his side is ready to challenge after successfully defending the FKF Women's Premier League title earlier this year."Winning the FKF Women's Premier League title for the third time in a row should not carry us away. We fought for it, and now it is home. The focus now shifts to the Champions League qualifiers, where we need to bolster our squad to match the competitiveness," said Vijago.##NAJAVA_MECA_9867742##Having twice come within touching distance of qualification, Police Bullets will now hope the third attempt finally delivers the breakthrough as they chase a maiden appearance on the continental stage.
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