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Kenya's Akida eyes Champions League history with Besiktas

Kenya international Esse Akida has revealed her dreams to enter the history books playing in the Uefa Women's Champions League with Besiktas next season.

The 27-year-old striker hugged national headlines when she scored Kenya’s first-ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations goal in a 3-1 loss to Ghana on their maiden outing in Cameroon in 2016.

The Turkish giants signed Akida from FC Ramat HaSharon in February and must retain the crown to see her stand a chance to become the first Kenya woman to play in the European club event.