21 February 2025 | Crested Cranes

WAFCON Qualifiers | Halftime

• Uganda 0-0 Ethiopia

After 45 minutes of play, Uganda and Ethiopia are still goalless in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo, on Friday.

There was no clear-cut chance in the first stanza since both sides preferred to stay on the back foot instead of the front.

Uganda suffered a major blow when Bridget Nabisaalu was stretchered off due to an injury and replaced by Phiona Nabulime in the 28th minute.

Ethiopia came close to taking the lead in the 31st minute through Senaf Wakuma but the forward's effort went inches wide.

In the 35th minute, Ethiopia's backline was called to action as Berkie Amaru cleared Resty Nanziri's cutback after beating her marker.

Crested Cranes' custodian Ruth Aturo rushed off the line to make a big save after Wafuma set up Aregash Kalsa in the area.

The fight will stretch to the second half as the two sides look for the advantage in the first leg of the encounter.

Crested Cranes XI: Ruth Aturo (GK), Aisha Nantongo, Joan Nabirye, Bridget Nabisaalu, Zainah Namuleme, Phiona Nabbumba, Resty Nanziri, Sumayah Komuntale, Fazila Ikwaput, Viola Nambi, Zainah Nandede

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