CECAFA Senior Women Challenge Cup 2019 (Group B):
- Uganda 13-0 Djibouti
- Ethiopia 0-2 Kenya
Uganda Ladies National football team, the Crested Cranes humbled Djibouti 13-0 during a 2019 CECAFA Women Challenge Cup group B game played at the Chamazi stadium in Tanzania on Sunday.
Sharp on form forward Juliet Nalukenge scored five goals, the most goals by a single player at the championship thus far.
Hasifa Nassuna and Fazila Ikwaput each added a hat trick as Uganda extended a comfortable lead.
Fauzia Najjemba and Amina Nababi got the other goals apiece for the massive and comprehensive victory.
Crested Cranes head coach Faridah Bulega was delighted by the excellent performance on the day, a stepping stone towards the rest of the matches in the championship.
However, Bulega demands more from the players especially great possession of the ball and affluent finishing.
‘We managed to beat Djibouti 13-0 and this is splendid. It is an impressive start to the tournament as we look forward to further improving upon the grey areas. We need to possess the ball more as we plan for penetration of the opposition final third, and we shall work upon more shooting drills in training on Monday’ Faridah Bulega attested.
The earlier group B encounter witnessed Kenya defeat Ethiopia 2-0.
Jentrix Shikangwa and Cynthia Shilwatso Musungu scored for Kenya
The Crested Cranes will return to action on Tuesday against Ethiopia.
Crested Cranes XI: Ruth Aturo (G.K), Viola Namuddu, Asia Nakibuuka, Bridget Nabisaalu, Shadia Nankya, Reticia Nabbosa, Zaina Namuleme, Hasifa Nassuna, Juliet Nalukenge, Fauzia Najjemba, Fazila Ikwaput
Substitutes: Daizy Nakaziro, Joan Namusisi, Eunice Ariokot, Grace Aluka, Aisha Namukisa, Harriet Nakkuba, Amina Nababi, Margaret Kunihira, Shamira Nalugya
