Uganda, Tanzania register wins in Paris Olympic Games qualifiers

CECAFA representatives Uganda and Tanzania have registered wins in the first leg of the second round in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Football qualifiers.

CECAFA representatives Uganda and Tanzania have registered wins in the first leg of the second round in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Football qualifiers.

The Uganda Crested Cranes saw-off a star studded Cameroon team 2-0 in a match played at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, while Tanzania’s Twiga Stars also registered a similar score at the Azam Complex on Thursday evening.

After a goalkeeping error Uganda took the lead through Catherine Nagadya in the 11th minute, while Fazila Ikwaput made it 2-0 for the hosts after 75 minutes from close range.

But earlier minutes to the break Uganda’s goalkeeper Vanessa Karungi saved Cameroon captain Nchout Njoya Ajara’s penalty kick.

Charles Ayeikoh Lukula, Uganda Crested Cranes’ interim coach thanked the players for the hard work after the win. ” We still have a lot of work to do ahead of the return leg to be played in Cameroon, ” added the coach.

In Tanzania, Twiga Stars netted in each half to silence the Botswana team. Turkish based striker Opa Clement scored after only two minutes from the spot, while Belgium based forward Aisha Masaka made it 2-0 after 88 minutes.

On Wednesday Ethiopia held giants Nigeria to a 1-1 draw in the first leg played in Addis Ababa.

The best two teams during the qualifiers will represent the African continent at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France.