CECAFA
CECAFA women Challenge Cup Tournament Launches in Kampala
THE Council of East and Central Africa Football Association (CECAFA) launched the women Challenge cup tournament in Kampala today.
At a colorful ceremony at FUFA House, the Secretary General of CECAFA Nicholas Musonye told the press that seven countries have confirmed their participation in the tournament that will be staged in Jinja,in Eastern Uganda.
The countries are;-
Hosts Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Burundi, and Zanzibar.
The tournament kicks off on September 11 to 20, 2016.
Musonye praised FUFA and Ugandans in general for supporting the revival of women football in the region and challenged the women to prove that they are up to the task.
During the launch, FUFA President Moses Magogo said Uganda will do their best to stage a successful event despite the lack of resources.
Match Fixtures
Group A Group B
- Uganda 1. Ethiopia
- Kenya 2. Tanzania
- Burundi 3. Rwanda
- Zanzibar
Method of qualification winners and runners up will qualify in to the semi finals
| Date | M/No. | Teams | Grp. | Venue | Time |
| Sunday 11/9/2011“ | 12 | Zanzibar Vs BurundiUganda Vs Kenya | AA | JinjaJinja | 2 pm4 pm |
| Monday 12/9/2016 | 3 | Tanzania Vs Rwanda | B | Jinja | 4 pm |
| Tuesday 13/9/2016“ | 45 | Burundi Vs KenyaZanzibar Vs Uganda | AA | JinjaJinja | 2 pm4 pm |
| Wednesday 14/9/2016 | 6 | Rwanda Vs Ethiopia | B | Jinja | 4 pm |
| Thursday 15/9/2016“ | 78 | Kenya Vs ZanzibarUganda Vs Burundi | AA | JinjaJinja | 2 pm4 pm |
| Friday 16/9/2016 | 9 | Tanzania Vs Ethiopia | B | Jinja | 4 pm |
| Saturday 17/9/2016 | Rest day | ||||
| Sunday 18/9/2016“ | 10
11 |
Semi finalsA1 Vs B2
B1 Vs A2 |
Jinja
Jinja |
Tbd
Tbd |
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| Monday 19/9/2016 | Rest day | ||||
| Tuesday 20/9/2016 | 12
13 |
Finals & 3rd placeLooser 10 Vs Looser 11
Winner 10 Vs Winner 11 |