Cecafa Women Challenge Cup
Kenya make winning start in Cecafa Senior Women’s Challenge Cup
Two second half goals were enough to see Kenya’s Harambee Starlets beat Ethiopia 2-0 in their opening match at the on-going Cecafa Senior Women’s Challenge Cup in Tanzania. The Ethiopian team put up a good display in the first half at the Chamazi Stadium.
But Kenya’s team displayed a more composed approach and attacked the Ethiopian team in numbers.
Second half substitute Gentrix Shikangwa made it 1-0 for Kenya from the spot after 78 minutes after an Ethiopian defender fouled in the box. After 81 minutes Cynthia Shilwatso increased Kenya’s lead with a well taken left footed shot.
“It is good we have started the tournament with a win. But we need to learn to take our chances,” said Kenya’s coach David Ouma after the game.
The win takes Kenya top of Group B before Uganda Crested Cranes battle Djibouti in a second game of the day.
The regional tournament started on Saturday with Burundi humbling Zanzibar 5-0 and defending champions Tanzania whitewashing South Sudan 9-0.