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Burundi to face giants Nigeria in WAFCON 2022
Finally the draw for the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022 has been conducted
In the draw conducted last night in Rabat, Morocco, Burundi has been placed in Group C alongside 11 time champions Nigeria, South Africa and Botswana.
The tournament to feature 12 teams is slated for July 2-23rd in Morocco.
“This is a very tough group, but we shall prepare well for the tournament,” says Burundi’s head coach Gustave Niyonkuru.
CECAFA’s second representatives Uganda were placed in Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Burkina Faso and Senegal. George Lutalo, the head coach of the Uganda Crested Cranes made it clear that his team will prepare to face every game like a final.
Uganda will play their opening match against Senegal on July 3rd, while Burundi will take to the field the next day against Botswana.
Group B has Cameroon, Zambia, Tunisia and Togo.
While Burundi will be making their first appearance in the tournament, Uganda will be returning for the first time in 22 years.
The semi finalists will qualify to the FIFA World Cup 2023 to take place in New Zealand and Australia. The 5th and 6th ranked teams in Morocco will play in an inter-continental qualifier later in the year.
Group A: Morocco, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Uganda
Groyp B: Cameroon, Zambia, Tunisia, Togo
Group C: Nigeria, South Africa, Burundi, Botswana
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Tanzanian international Tukumbuke happy to join Besiktas Women’s Team
Tanzanian forward Opa Clement Tukumbuke Sanga has said she is happy to join Besiktas Women’s team.
The prolific striker who signed a deal with the Turkish Women’s Football team over a week ago said that she is always glad to have new challenges.
“It is a dream come true to play professional football again in Europe. I thank my new Club for signing me, and I will work hard to make sure help the Club achieve it’s set ojectives,” said Tukumbuke.
The striker who made her debut for the Tanzania national team during the 2020 COSAFA Women’s Championship returns to Turkey for a second spell after playing for Kayseri Kadin FK in early 2022.
Before signing for the Turkish side, Tukumbuke was the leading goal scorer in the Serengeti Lite Women’s Premier League with 9 goals she netted for Simba Queens.
Tukumbuke who has been a leading scorer in most of the CECAFA Zonal tournaments also guided Simba Queens SC to the semi final stage of the 2022 CAF Women’s Champions League that was held in Morocco.
“We are happy for Opah and wish her the best of luck with her new team,” said Simba Queens head coach Charles Ayiekoh Lukula.
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Crested Cranes forward Najjemba settling in well at Dyanamo Moscow WFC
Uganda Crested Cranes forward Fauzia Najjemba has said she is settling in well at her new Club Dynamo Moscow Women Football Club.
Najjemba joined the Russian Club last month after her one year contract with Kazakhstan champions BIIK Shymkent came to an end.
“All is getting on well at the new club and the technical team and all players have been very welcoming. I feel at home here,” says Najjemba.
The Uganda Women’s U-20 team captain said she cannot wait for the new season in Russia to start. “We have been having lots of games in the pre-season and I am settling in well,” she added.
The former Kampala Queens player recently played in the UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifiers for BIIK Shymkent.
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FIFA selects Kenya’s Njoroge for World Cup playoff in New Zealand
The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has selected Kenyan assistant referee Mary Njoroge to officiate at the playoff for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
The playoff to be hosted in Aotearoa, New Zealand from 17-23 February 2023, will see 10 teams compete for the final three qualifying spots for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
Njoroge, who was also selected to officiate at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France 2019 is among the 29 match officials selected from all over the world to officiate at the tournament.
“This appointment couldn’t have come at a better time. This is God. We needed something to give us hope after a very difficult period in our refereeing career and this is it,” said Njoroge in an interview.
The ten teams that have qualified for the tournament are Cameroon, Chile, Chinese Taipei, Haiti, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Portugal, Senegal, and Thailand.
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Simba Queens to face Bayelsa for third place
CECAFA giants Simba Queens will face Nigeria’s Bayelsa Queens in the play-off for third place at the on-going 2022 CAF Women’s Champions League.
Simba Queens put up strong performance last night in the first semi final, but lost 1-0 to reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies team at the Prince Moulay Al Hassan Stadium, Rabat in Morocco.
Simba Queens captain Opah Clement and Asha Djafari had opportunities to score, but the Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper was up to the task.
In the second half Mamelodi Sundowns netted the lone goal through the Lesotho international Boitumelo Rabale who capitalized on a good Melinda Kgadiete cross to score after 76 minutes.
Charles Lukula, the Simba Queens coach says his team put up a good performance, but failed to take their chances. “We played against defending champions and gave a good account of ourselves. We shall now go back and plan for the play-off match,” added the coach.
Simba Queens will now face the Nigerian side on November 12th in Rabat. Beyelsa Queens lost 1-0 to Morocco’s ASFAR in the second semi final match played last night.
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