Vihiga Queens revive hopes with 2-0 win against ASFAR

Kenya’s Vihiga Queens revived their semifinal qualification hopes, beating Morocco’s ASFAR to complicate the situation in Group B standings.

Violet Wanyonyi scored the first goal for the Queens at the 9th minute, as the Kenyans dominated the opening half.

After the break, Tereza Engesha scored the second goal, as ASFAR who tried to get back into the game but lacked the final finish.

Vihiga Queens will face Rivers Angels on Friday at 30 June Stadium while ASFAR clashes with Mamelodi Sundowns on the same day at El Salam Stadium.

Post-Match Comments:

TEREZA OBUNYU ENGESHA – Vihiga Queens Forward – Woman of The Match

“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be the Woman of The Match. It was a hard game and we had to win it as we lost our first one, so we achieved our plan today.

“We will prepare well for the next match to continue our journey in this tournament”

Abadallah HAIDAMOU – ASFAR Coach

“It was an unexpected loss today, we came here to win and rest a bit for the last match, but this is football”.

“We did not have enough concentration, they scored early while we wanted to score in the first half, this is why they won the ball”.

“We play with an attacking attitude, that’s our way. We don’t know how Mamelodi Sundowns will play next match. Our next match will be very critical, so we have to win it, there’s no other option”.

OKERE Charles – Vihiga Queens Coach

“It was a very tricky match for us. We collected ourselves well after the loss, we talked and planned to win this match”.

“Our players were nervous in the last match, but today they were more focused and well composed, this is the secret to today’s win”.

“Our next match is very important for us to win as we want to be in the semi-final”.