Uganda Women’s National football team (Crested Cranes) has edged Rwanda(2-0) in their first game of this year’s CECAFA Women’s Championship played on Wednesday 1st June at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.
Ikwaput Fazila’s brace was all George Lutalo’s side needed to claim a 2-0 victory over Rwanda and finished matchday 1 in second place on 3 points, same as Burundi who defeated Djibouti (3-0)in the early kick-off.
Action continues on Thursday with two fixtures in Group B. Tanzania plays South Sudan while Ethiopia will take on Zanzibar.
Meanwhile, Group A will resume on Friday with Uganda taking on Djibouti while Rwanda will be up against Burundi.
UGANDA STARTING XI
Dasiy Nakaziro (GK), Asia Nakibuuka, Sumaya Komuntale, Margaret Namirimu, Aisha Nantongo, Joan Nabirye, Margaret Kunihira, Shamira Nalugya, Fazila Ikwaput, Hasifah Nassuna, Shirazi Natasha
RWANDA STARTING XI
Claudine Itangishaka (GK), Lydia Uzayisenza, Loiuse Maniraguha, Libellee Nibagwire, nne Marie Ibangbarye, Joselyne Mukantaganira, Nadine Mukandayisenga, Dorothee Mukeshimana, Callixte Iradukunda, Gloria Sifa Nibagwire, Immaculee Uwimbabazi
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- Vipers SC Add Congolese Experience to Defensive Unit
The latest addition comes just days after Vipers appointed experienced French coach Denis Lavagne on a two-year contract. - Boni Consili Exact Revenge on St. Noa to Reach USSSA Final
The victory carried special significance for Boni Consili. It served as sweet revenge against the very side that ended their title hopes in the previous edition of the championship. - KCCA Drops Co-Coach Experiment, Entrusts Ssenyondo with Top Job
The club’s latest decision effectively places Ssenyondo firmly at the helm, granting him full responsibility for the team’s footballing direction. - Vipers SC Land Joel Sserunjogi as First Signing of New Transfer Window
Sserunjogi joins Vipers as a free agent following the expiration of his three-year contract with Uganda Premier League rivals KCCA FC - NAM BLazers Demand Clarity on BAL Qualification as NBL Playoff Delays Raise Fresh Concerns
In response to the concerns raised, FUBA Vice President and General Secretary Hudson Ssegamwenge acknowledged receipt of the club’s letter and assured the Blazers that the federation is fully aware of the challenges facing the league.
