Kampala Queens could be used to test AFCON 2023 stadiums

FUFA Women Super League champions Kampala Queens could taste the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations facilities if they go on to win at CECAFA.

This is after CAF announced that this year’s CAF Women’s Champions League will be used to assess Ivory Coast’s level of preparedness ahead of the men’s continental final.

“The eight-team tournament will help the Ivorians test their systems ahead of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off in January 2023,” CAF said in a statement.

By being the domestic champions, the club owned by FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo will have a chance to battle for the CECAFA qualifier that they’ll host later in the year.

The seven winners of the zonal tournament will then proceed to the final in Ivory Coast.

Simba Queens from Tanzania represented the region after edging She Corporates in the CECAFA qualifier last year. The Tanzanians went on to finish fourth in the continental finals.

Lady Doves' attempt to qualify for the maiden edition in 2021 was also dealt a blow after they lost CBE from Ethiopia.

Vihiga Queens from Kenya went on to represent the region at the debut championships in Cairo, Egypt.