Uganda wallops Kenya in FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers

Uganda have picked a convincing 7-2 win over hosts Kenya in the second round first leg of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.

Star player Juliet Nalukenge gave Uganda the lead after only two minutes at the Nyayo Stadium as the home side failed to defend well.

The hosts tried to fight back, but again conceded a second goal through Margaret Kunihira after 18 minutes. Fauzia Najjemba made it 3-0 for Uganda after 21 minutes before Shamirah Nalugya converted a penalty to make it 4-0.

Nalukenge netted her second goal, while Sumaya Komuntale made it 6-0 at the stroke of half time.

The Kenyan team returned determined to score some goals as Shayiene Opisa netted a brace to make it 2-6. But Komuntale netted a second of the day after 88 minutes to make sure coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi’s team win the match 7-2.

“We are happy to pick a win in Nairobi. We need to go back and plan well for the return leg,” said Kiyingi after the match.

In the other qualifying matches played by teams from the CECAFA region, Ethiopia defeated hosts Rwanda 4-0 in a game played in Kigali yesterday. Rediet Asresahegn netted a brace, while Aregash Kalsa and Turist Lema were also on the score sheet.

On Saturday Tanzania picked a 3-0 win away to Eritrea, while Burundi humbled Namibia 3-0 in a match played in Bujumbura. Olga Niyomwungere, Bora Ineza and Noella Irakoze scored for Burundi.

The return legs of the second round of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers for Africa will be played between October 7-9^th.