Kenya Police Bullets will leave nothing to chance when they entertain Ethiopia’s CBE Women Club in the showdown of this year’s CECAFA finals, which will be staged on Thursday at Abebe Bikila Stadium.
All eyes will be on experienced tactician Beldine Odemba as she seeks to guide her squad through what will be arguably their acid test en route to the CAF Champions League.
The head coach put the team through its final paces on Wednesday in what she terms a mental tactical game ahead. “The players have the zeal to win; it’s a mind game, and we look forward to significant honors, “said Beldine.
Harambee Starlets’ skipper Aneddy Kundu will be key on her sleeves, with the coach keen on rekindling semi-finals prowess when they downed Simba Women’s Club by three goals.
The fixture staged at the 20,000-seater Abebe Bikila Stadium will be electric as hundreds of Kenyan and Ethiopian fans throng the stadium.
The coach will make her final selection on Wednesday, adapting tactics as the game unfolds. With effective subs, the squad will determine the morality of the game.
The team will outwit their opponents with a balanced defensive stability and flair for lethal attacks. The finals promise an intriguing battle with the team, which is keen to make an impact on a broader stage.
Police Bullets FC team manager Beatrice Kiraguri says the journey to CECAFA will seek to inspire countless footballers in the region.