Police Bullets begin hunt for continental silverware with crucial tie against Kampala Queens
By Kiprono Keileb, September 2, 2025The Kenya Police Bullets are set to fly the national flag high as they prepare to face Kampala Queens of Uganda in their opening match of the CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Qualifiers, which kick off this week in Nairobi.
In a statement released on Tuesday, August 2, 2025, the National Police Service (NPS) confirmed that the 2024–25 FKF Women’s Premier League champions will represent Kenya in the regional tournament that runs from September 4 to 16, 2025.
“The Kenya Police Bullets Football Club, which was crowned the 2024–25 FKF Women’s Premier League champion, will represent Kenya in the forthcoming CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA Qualifiers for 2025,” NPS said.
The Bullets, drawn in Group A, will open their campaign against Kampala Queens on Thursday, September 4, at the Nyayo National Stadium, with kickoff set for 4:00 p.m. The matches will be staged at both Nyayo Stadium and the Ulinzi Sports Complex, bringing the continental spotlight to Nairobi.
NPS rallied the public to turn up in numbers and cheer the team throughout the tournament.
“We call upon all Kenyans to turn out in large numbers to rally behind our team,” the statement read, underscoring the importance of home support as the Bullets chase continental glory.
The qualifiers will bring together some of the region’s strongest clubs, making the competition both tough and exciting. For the Bullets, the spotlight is not just on representing Kenya, but also on making a mark at the continental stage, where women’s football is rapidly growing in influence and recognition.
Kenya Police Bullets’ qualification comes after a dominant league season, cementing their status as the powerhouse of women’s football in Kenya. Their participation offers a chance for local fans to witness top-tier women’s football right at home, while also serving as motivation for upcoming female players across the country.
In closing their message, NPS offered words of encouragement to the squad: “The National Police Service wishes the team the very best of luck as they prepare for their opening match.”
As the tournament kicks off in Nairobi, the eyes of the nation will be on the Bullets to deliver, inspire, and showcase the strength of Kenyan women’s football to the region and beyond.