Uganda’s coach impressed with 7-0 win in CECAFA U-18 Women’s tourney

Uganda have gone top of the table in the on-going CECAFA U-18 Women’s Championship after their impressive 7-0 win against Burundi on Tuesday in a match played at the Azam Complex, Chamazi in Dar es salaam, Tanzania.

After the emphatic win, head coach Coach Khalifa Ayub said he was impressed with the way his team came all out to play good football and score many goals.

” We have been wasting several scoring chances in the first two matches. But against Burundi the team was solid and determined to perform well, ” said a happy Ugandan coach.

Kamiyat Naigaga and substitute Shamsha Najjuma netted a brace each, while Agnes Nabukenya, Phionah Nabulime and Allen Nasaazi also got their names on the score sheet.

Burundi’s Neema Nzohabonayo got one good chance, but her effort was saved by Uganda’s goalkeeper Sharon Kaidu.

Phionah Nabulime, Uganda’s captain said they were determined to play with more intent because no team is an easy opponent in the Championship. ” We now need to prepare well ahead of our last match against Tanzania who are also yet to suffer defeat, ” added the captain.

Uganda and Tanzania each have nine points, but Ayub’s team lead on the log because of a superior goal difference.

In an earlier match Ethiopia showed good form in their last match in the Championship with a 6-1 win against Zanzibar.

Emush Daniel Dandamo netted three, while Mahelet Bekele scored a brace. Tinbit Samuel Bassa was also on the score sheet. Zanzibar’s only goal was netted by skipper Hawa Juma through a penalty conversion after 22 minutes.

Ethiopia finished third on the log with 6 points after losing two matches and winning two. Action returns on Friday with Zanzibar facing Burundi, while table leaders Uganda battle Tanzania.