INTERNATIONAL FREINDLY
Uganda Crested Cranes to face DR Congo in Kinshasa
The Uganda Crested Cranes will play two international friendly matches against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Coach Shryl Ulanda Botes’ side will line-up against the hosts in the first match on October 27th at the Stade des Martrys, Kinshasa. The second match will take place three days later.
“I am very excited that my team will have this opportunity to play two International friendly matches against DR Congo. These matches will also help us prepare ahead of the regional CECAFA Women’s Championship expected to take place in Ethiopia,” added Botes.
In-from Brazilian based striker Sandra Nabweteme who plies her trade with Santos Laguna Femenil is expected to lead the Crested Cranes attack together with Indian based striker Fazila Ikwaput.
Meanwhile, in an international friendly match played last evening hosts Morocco defeated Tanzania’s Women’s team 4-1. Enekia Kasonga netted Tanzania’s only goal. Tanzania will next face Senegal on October 27th in their second international friendly match.
In a related development Kenya’s Harambee Starlets return to action later tonight against Russia in a 2024 Pink Ladies Cup on-going in Turkey. Kenya lost their opening match 1-0 to Chinese Taipei few days ago. Kenya will play their last match against Phillipines on October 30th.