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Simba Queens

Also known as: Tanzanian giants Simba Queens · Tanzanian champions Simba Queens

Tanzanian women's football champions who competed in the 2026 CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA qualifiers in Kigali, Rwanda.

2026-06-032026-08-27

In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    They kicked off their campaign with a statement 2-1 victory over Tanzanian powerhouses Simba Queens, establishing early momentum as they look to redeem themselves after narrowly missing out on continental qualification last season.

    Three-star Police Bullets fire past TGA to storm CECAFA semis
  3. Citizen Digital

    Vijago led the law enforcers to a winning start in the CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA qualifiers after edging Tanzanian champions Simba Queens 2-1 at Kigali Pele Stadium on Monday.

    Police Bullets off to a flyer in CAF CL qualifiers
  4. Citizen Digital

    Despite being down to ten players, Simba Queens striker Aisha Mnuka leveled the score for Tanzania in the 62nd minute.

    WAFCON: Burkina Faso edge 10-woman Tanzania 2-1
  5. July 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    Police Bullets draw Simba Queens in CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA qualifiers By Brian Ouma July 30, 2026 02:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya Police Bullets players celebrate after their offici

    Police Bullets draw Simba Queens in CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA qualifiers
  7. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize Kenya Police Bullets players line up during a past preseason match. [Kenya Police FC] Kenya Police Bullets will face Tanzanian giants Simba Queens in the 2026 CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA qualifiers after the official draw was conducted on Thursday in Kig

    Kenya Police Bullets, Simba Queens draw in CAF Champions League qualifiers
  8. Citizen Digital

    Shikangwa targets bigger stage after sealing two-year move to Egypt's FC Masar By AFP July 06, 2026 09:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: Simba Queens striker Jentrix Shikangwa celebrates her goal in

    Shikangwa targets bigger stage after sealing two-year move to Egypt's FC Masar
  9. Citizen Digital

    Shikangwa targets bigger stage after sealing two-year move to Egypt's FC Masar By AFP July 06, 2026 09:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: Simba Queens striker Jentrix Shikangwa celebrates her goal in

    Shikangwa targets bigger stage after sealing two-year move to Egypt's FC Masar
  10. June 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    Simba Queens ace Shikangwa ditches Simba for Egypt By Geoffrey Mwamburi June 30, 2026 05:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Simba Queens striker Jentrix Shikangwa celebrates her goal in a past match.

    Simba Queens ace Shikangwa ditches Simba for Egypt
  12. Citizen Digital

    Adhiambo, who plays for Simba Queens in the Tanzanian Women's Premier League, said the team must improve its conversion rate if it hopes to challenge for the title.

    Adhiambo rallies Starlets attack ahead of Zambia Four-Nation showdown
  13. The Standard

    a and losing to Australia, attack was one of the areas that they needed to work on ahead of their trip to Morocco. “We didn’t score many goals during the Fifa series and this time we want to push ourselves in attack and come out of the tournament with something,” the Simba Queens

    Harambee Starlets gear up for Zambia showpiece

Yesterday

  1. Police Bullets beat TGA 3-1, advance to CECAFA women's semifinals

    Kenya's Police Bullets defeated Burundi's Top Girls Academy 3-1 in a preliminary match to reach the semi-finals of the 2026 CECAFA Women's Challenge. Forward Martha Amunyolete scored twice to earn Player of the Match, with Eglay Mukhwana adding the third goal.

    14 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Kenya Police Bullets beat Simba Queens in CAF qualifier

    Kenya Police Bullets defeated Tanzanian champions Simba Queens 2-1 in the CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA qualifiers, with goals from Faith Mboya and Martha Amunyolete. Coach David Vijago is confident of winning the 2026 CECAFA Women's Challenge and qualifying for the CAF Women's Champions League for the first time.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 1 August

  1. Burkina Faso beats 10-woman Tanzania 2-1 at WAFCON

    Tanzania's Twiga Stars lost 2-1 to Burkina Faso in their second Africa Women Cup of Nations group match in Casablanca on Friday, with the result putting pressure on the East Africans to win their final preliminary match to reach the quarter-finals. Tanzania had a player sent off in the 56th minute but managed to equalize before Burkina Faso scored again.

    1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 July

  1. Police Bullets face Simba Queens in CECAFA qualifiers

    Kenya Police Bullets have been drawn in Group C of the 2026 CECAFA Qualifiers for the CAF Women's Champions League, alongside Tanzanian giants Simba Queens and Burundi's Top Girls. The regional qualifiers will take place in Kigali, Rwanda from August 21 to 31, with only the tournament winner securing qualification to the CAF Women's Champions League finals.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya Police Bullets drawn with Simba Queens in CECAFA qualifiers

    Kenya Police Bullets, the 2025-2026 Kenya Women's Premier League champions, have been placed in Group C with Tanzanian side Simba Queens and Burundi's Top Girls Academy for the 2026 CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA qualifiers, set to be held from August 21 to 31 in Kigali, Rwanda.

    30 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 6 July

  1. Kenyan striker Shikangwa joins Egyptian club FC Masar

    Harambee Starlets striker Jentrix Shikangwa has signed a two-year contract with Egyptian Women's Premier League side FC Masar after completing a move from Tanzanian club Simba Queens, where she spent four years. Shikangwa views the transfer as a platform to advance her career and compete at the highest level.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenyan striker Shikangwa joins Egyptian club FC Masar

    Harambee Starlets striker Jentrix Shikangwa has signed a two-year contract with Egyptian Women's Premier League side FC Masar after four years with Tanzanian champions Simba Queens, aiming to elevate her career at a leading African club.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Kenyan striker Shikangwa joins Egyptian club from Simba Queens

    Jentrix Shikangwa, a Harambee Starlets striker, has left Tanzania Women Premier League champions Simba Queens to sign a two-year contract with Egyptian Women's Premier League side FC Masar. Shikangwa scored 62 goals in four seasons with Simba, including 21 in the 2025-2026 season that helped them win the league title.

    30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 4 June

  1. Adhiambo urges Starlets strikers to improve finishing before Zambia tournament

    Harambee Starlets assistant captain Fasila Adhiambo has called on her teammates to be more clinical in front of goal as Kenya prepares for the Four-Nation Tournament in Zambia (June 6–9), which also features Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Burkina Faso. Adhiambo said the team must improve its goal conversion rate ahead of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Harambee Starlets travel to Zambia for Four-Nations tournament

    Kenya's women's football team departs for a Four-Nations Fifa Tournament in Lusaka, Zambia, as final preparation before the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Coach Beldine Odemba says the friendly matches are key to getting ready for Wafcon and ultimately pursuing 2027 World Cup qualification.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard

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