Herentals Queens wins 3-1 against Ongos ladies.

Makhosethu Ndlovu

16.08.24

Herentals Queens made a triumphant start to their CAF championship COSAFA qualifiers, defeating Ongos Ladies of Namibia 3-1 in their opening match held in Blantyre, Malawi yesterday.

Maudy Mafuruse, who was later named Player of the Match, opened the scoring for Herentals Queens in the 20th minute. Egness Tumbare doubled the lead with a goal in the 30th minute, sending the team into halftime with a 2-0 advantage. In the second half, Melody Chikore further extended Herentals’ lead with a brilliant strike, making it 3-0. Although Ongos Ladies managed to score a consolation goal, Herentals Queens emerged victorious with a 3-1 win.

Herentals Queens will face their next challenge against Green Buffaloes of Zambia tomorrow followed by their final group stage match against the University of Western Cape from South Africa on Monday.