Equity, Changamwe, PAL and TUM advance as Super 8 Ladies Cup heats up in Shanzu
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Attention now shifts to Sunday’s semi-finals, where Equity Queens face TUM in one last-four clash, while Proactive Legends take on Changamwe Ladies in the other.
This year’s Super 8 Ladies Cup delivered a vibrant opening day of action at Shanzu TTC, with four teams booking their places in the semi-finals after a series of tightly contested matches that set the tone for an exciting conclusion to the two-day tournament.
The competition, which has brought together women’s teams from across the Coast region, is being staged under the theme of women’s empowerment and networking through sports during the current league break, offering players a platform to stay active, competitive, and visible in between structured competitions.
On the pitch, Pool A produced balanced contests as Equity Queens and Changamwe Ladies emerged as the qualifying sides. The two teams began their campaigns by sharing a 1-1 draw in an evenly matched encounter before Equity Queens produced the standout performance of the group, sweeping aside Veterans 4-0 with a dominant display. Changamwe Ladies also secured their semi-final place with a narrow but crucial 1-0 victory over Veterans, ensuring both sides advanced unbeaten.
Pool B followed a similar pattern, with Proactive Legends (PAL) asserting early authority through a commanding 4-0 win over Ballers FC. However, Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) responded well, holding PAL to a 1-1 draw in what proved to be a decisive fixture in the group. TUM then confirmed their progression with a controlled 2-0 win over Ballers FC, who finished the day without a point.
With the group stage concluded, attention now shifts to Sunday’s semi-finals, where Equity Queens face TUM in one last-four clash, while Proactive Legends take on Changamwe Ladies in the other.
Speaking on the importance of the tournament, Super 8 Ladies Cup coordinator Dalcie Samba emphasized the broader impact beyond competition, highlighting its role in creating opportunities for women footballers.
“We are very intentional about what this tournament represents,” she said. “Beyond the competition, it is about giving young women a platform to express themselves, build confidence, and connect with others in the game. Football has the power to open doors, and this is one way we are using it to promote empowerment and networking.”
Samba added that the short, intense format was designed to maximize engagement while keeping players active during the league break.
“Even though it is a two-day tournament, the impact is long-lasting. These matches bring together different communities, scouts, coaches, and players, and that interaction is just as important as the results on the pitch,” she noted.
As the tournament heads into its decisive stage, all four remaining teams will be aiming to crown their strong opening-day performances with a place in the final and a shot at lifting the Super 8 Ladies Cup title at Shanzu TTC.
