Kenya Police Bullets FC survived a late scare to edge Tanzania Women's Premier League champions Simba Queens 2-1 in their opening match of the CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA qualifiers in Kigali, Rwanda.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe victory gives Bullets a perfect start to their campaign as they seek to go a step further this year after narrowly missing out on qualification for the CAF Women's Champions League last season.FKF launches probe after journalists, fans suffer in shameful Nyayo chaosBullets' openerBullets made a bright start and took the lead in the 14th minute through Faith Moraa, who calmly converted after being picked out by Terezah Engesha.The Kenyan side continued to press for a second goal and came close through Elizabeth Ochaka. The Harambee Starlets defender rose highest to meet Lydia Akoth's delivery, but her header drifted just wide.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907509##Simba Queens responded with Aisha Mnunka coming close after latching onto a pass from Vivian Corazone, only for her volley to sail wide.The Tanzanian champions grew into the contest and nearly levelled just after the half-hour mark. Corazone showed good individual skill to work her way through midfield before unleashing an effort that narrowly cleared the crossbar.Mvurya sets bold AFCON challenge for Harambee Stars as Kenya steps up stadium readinessBullets remained dangerous, and Lydia Nyarinda almost doubled their advantage after racing down the left flank and cutting inside before sending a curling effort narrowly wide.Faith Mboya was presented with another opportunity seven minutes before the interval after collecting Elizabeth Moranga's pass, but she failed to find the target with her effort.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907478##Simba Queens continued to threaten before the break, with Fasila Adhiambo getting on the end of Rida Kusamfulia's delivery, although her effort went over as Bullets carried a slender advantage into the interval.Second halfBoth sides resumed with renewed intent, but it was Simba who threatened first, Aisha firing just over after connecting with Adhiambo's pass.Kimanzi explains why FKF allows coaches without CAF A licence to lead FKFPL clubsSimba responded through Ruth Ingosi, who met a cutback from Elizabeth Joseph but saw her attempted lob roll narrowly wide.The pressure eventually paid off for Simba as Senaf Demise restored parity 20 minutes from time, setting up a tense finish.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907185##Simba almost completed the comeback moments later when Brice Zanga's effort narrowly missed the target.However, Bullets regained the lead with 10 minutes remaining when Martha Amnyolete produced a spectacular finish to put the Kenyan side back in front.Akonnor identifies key area to fix after Gor Mahia’s Super Cup loss to TuskerThe closing stages saw Simba throw bodies forward in search of another equaliser, but Bullets stood firm to secure all three points.The victory places Kenya Police Bullets in a strong position ahead of their remaining group fixture against Top Girls Academy, with the team now needing to maintain their composure and secure the result required to advance to the semi-finals.