Crested Cranes get campaign off to perfect start against Rwanda | 2022 CECAFA Women’s Championship

Brian Sentuuya🇺🇬 June 1, 2022 (Last updated: June 2, 2022) 1 minute read

Uganda Women’s National football team (Crested Cranes) has edged Rwanda(2-0) in their first game of this year’s CECAFA Women’s Championship played on Wednesday 1st June at the FUFA Technical Center in Njeru.

Ikwaput Fazila’s brace was all George Lutalo’s side needed to claim a 2-0 victory over Rwanda and finished matchday 1 in second place on 3 points, same as Burundi who defeated Djibouti (3-0)in the early kick-off.

Action continues on Thursday with two fixtures in Group B. Tanzania plays South Sudan while Ethiopia will take on Zanzibar.

Meanwhile, Group A will resume on Friday with Uganda taking on Djibouti while Rwanda will be up against Burundi.

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, nne Marie Ibangbarye, Joselyne Mukantaganira, Nadine Mukandayisenga, Dorothee Mukeshimana, Callixte Iradukunda, Gloria Sifa Nibagwire, Immaculee Uwimbabazi

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