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CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship: Ikwaput scores brace as Uganda defeat Rwanda
CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship 2022
Matchday 1
Burundi 3-0 Djibouti
Uganda 2-0 Rwanda
Ikwaput was the star of the show for Uganda as the Crested Cranes overcame Rwanda at CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.
The Lady Doves FC forward scored a goal in either half to help Uganda earn a 2-0 win over Rwanda.
In the 36th minute, she fired into an empty net before getting the second, two minutes after the break.
She broke the deadlock in the 36th minute, firing into an empty net, capitalizing on a mistake by goalkeeper Claudine Itangishaka.
Itangishaka was late to intercept a defense splitting pass from Asia Nakibuuka, and the goalkeeper instead of clearing the ball took away Shamira Nalugya and the ball fell to Ikwaput who did no mistake to fire home.
At the start of the second half, coach George Lutalo called for the first change, introducing Sandra Nabweteme for Shirazi Natasha who blew hot and cold in the opening stanza.
There were further changes with Lillian Mutuuzo, Riticia Nabbosa and Phiona Nabbumba all coming on.
Nabweteme made instant impact with her movements troubling the Rwanda backline. She was involved in the second goal for Uganda that came two minutes after restart.
Ikwaput was found out wide and cut back inside before drilling home to send the fans into wild celebrations.
Burundi who are also in the same group with Uganda, won their game 3-0 against Djibouti.
Group A will resume on Friday with Uganda facing Djibouti will Rwanda will be up against Burundi.
Action continues on Thursday with two fixtures in Group B. Tanzania plays South Sudan while Ethiopia will take on Zanzibar.
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, Anne Marie Ibangbarye, Joselyne Mukantaganira, Nadine Mukandayisenga, Dorothee Mukeshimana, Callixte Iradukunda, Gloria Sifa Nibagwire, Immaculee Uwimbabazi
