21 October 2021 | Football

Uganda Crested Cranes edged Ethiopia 2-0 in the first leg of the first round of the 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) Qualifiers at St Mary’s Stadium in Kitende.

Riticia Nabbosa and Fauziah Najjemba were on target for the Crested Cranes who take a two-goal advantage into the return leg next week.

Nabbosa showed composure when she was played through by Sumaya Komuntale to slot in the opener in the second minute of the game.

Najjemba doubled the advantage late in the second half when she raced on a long ball over the top from Sheebah Zalwanga and headed over goalkeeper Tarikua Bargena Balcha.

Crested Cranes goalkeeper Ruth Aturo made three outstanding saves in the first half. She denied Senaf Wakuma Demise, Medina Awol Busser and fingertipped Birra Etsegenet long range effort for corner.

The return leg will be played on 26th October with the winner set to take on either Kenya or South Sudan for a place in next year’s AWCON in Morocco.

Team Line-ups

Uganda XI: Ruth Aturo, Sumaya Komuntale, Asia Nakibuuka, Shadia Nankya, Viola Namuddu, Margret Kunihira, Sandra Nabweteme, Hasifa Nassuna, Joan Nabirye, Fauzia Najjemba, Riticia Nabbosa

Subs: Daisy Nakaziro , Juliet Nalukenge, Phoebe Banura, Sharon Nadunga, Shamirah Nalugya, Sheebah Zalwango

Ethiopia XI: Balcha Bargena Tarikua, Meskerem Kanko, Asfaw Ember Adisu, Medina Awol Busser, Loza Abera Geinore, Kalsa Mekonnen Aregash, Nardos Getenet, Buwoli Hiwot Denegiso, Birra Wakuma Demise, Hasabe Musa Gila

Subs: Emiwesh Yirashewa Alemayhu, Eden Shiferaw, Tizita Hmikael Wimeskel, Senayt Bogale Boyzo, Rediet Assresahagn Matios, Mesay Temesgen Tanga, Alemnesh Geremew Asefa

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