Uganda, South Sudan triumph in CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship

Uganda, South Sudan triumph in CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship (Photo Credit: Cecafa Online)

Uganda and South Sudan have kicked started their Group B campaign in the CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship with wins.

The Uganda Crane Teens humbled Djibouti 13-0 in the second match played at the Azam Complex.

Justine Ayerango gave Uganda the lead in the first minute when she beat Djibouti’s goalkeeper Hiwot Ayenawe at close range.

The Ugandan team pilled a lot of pressure and were awarded a penalty after 10 minutes after a foul in the box. Lydia Namaseruka stepped forward and converted.

Later Shadia Nabirye netted a first half hat-trick, while Flavia Yagala and Immaculate Achen also had their names on the score sheet before the break.

After recess Achen netted her second goal of the evening, while Tracy Nabalanzi, Rashida Nakalema, Vicky Atyeronimungu and Brenda Nasaka also scored to ensure Uganda picked a comfortable 13-0 win.

Shryl Ulanda Botes, Uganda’s head coach says she was happy that her team started on a winning note in the tournament. “We are happy with the win and want to continue playing well in the whole tournament,” added Botes.

In an earlier match Zanzibar put up a good show, but lost 1-0 to South Sudan.

Amou Seber netted the only goal after 78 minutes after Zanzibar had defended well for long spells of the match.

“I am happy to score the only goal that has given us this win against a tough team,” Seber told Cecafaonline.com after the match.

Sudan return to action on Monday against Tanzania in a Group A match, while Somalia take on Kenya at the Azam Complex.

Source: https://cecafaonline.com/uganda-south-sudan-triumph-in-cecafa-u-17-womens-championship/