Crested Cranes defeats UCU Lady Cardinals - FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations

Posted on March 30, 2018 - 8:34 pm by Ahmed Marsha

Total Africa Women Championship 2018

Kenya vs Crested Cranes 4th April, in Machakos

Crested Cranes vs Kenya Sunday 8th April, 2018 StarTimes Stadium, Lugogo (Charges: 5,000/- (Ordinary), 10,000/- (VIP)

Crested Cranes picked up yet another win by defeating UCU Lady Cardinals 2-0 in a build-up match played at the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) Campus in Kabojja on Good Friday.

Crested Cranes Startimg XI against UCU LAdy Cardinals L-R (Back Row) Gladsy Nakitto, Tracy Akiror, Joyce , Viola Namuddu, Tinah Nambirigge, Shadia Nankya Front Row (L-R) Grace Aluka, Zainah Namuleme, Aturo Ruth (GK), Hasifah Nassuuna, Shakira Mutiibwa

Hasifah Nassuuna opened the scoring on six minutes before substitute Spencer Nakachwa doubled her team’s lead in the 75^th minute.

Zainah Namuleme (yellow top) getting the better of her opponents during the Crested Cranes vs UCU Lady Cardinals match

‘We are getting stronger each passing day. The fitness levels of the team are not top notch. The spirits are high and all players are learning a lot of new things during this camp. We shall give our best. I am happy the balls are crossing the goal line’ said Head coach Faridah Bulega.

Spencer Nakachwa entertained the fans with skill and pace. Her efforts were paid off with a fine goal.

Crested Cranes who edged Kampala Select 2-1 on Wednesday are using these practice games to fine tune the players ahead of the Total AFCON Women 2018 Qualifiers.