Category: Women

FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2022
Third Round, First Leg
Uganda vs South Africa
St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende
Friday, 3rd December 2021 4PM

Uganda U20 Women’s National Team head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi and skipper Fauzia Najjemba have expressed readiness as the team prepares to face South Africa on Friday at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.

The two indicated the team is in perfect shape to face South Africa and they are optimistic of a good result.

Kiyingi stated that he has tried to address the weaknesses and believes they have the right attitude towards Friday’s game.

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“I believe we have had enough time to prepare and get ready for this game. We have tried to address our weaknesses and I’m confident we shall get a good result,” he said.

When asked about what he knows about the opponents, the gaffer indicated they are a good team.

”We faced them at COSAFA U17 Championship two years ago and we have tried to make analysis of the challenge us back then. I know they are a good side but we have the ability to overcome them.”

Captain Najjemba indicated that the failure to win CECAFA U20 Women’s Championship is now behind them and all focus has shifted to the game against South Africa.

“We were disappointed not to lift the CECAFA title but that is behind us. We have tried to work on our mindset, getting back to our best and all the focus is to make sure we win tomorrow.” She stated.

Najjemba who was the top scorer at CECAFA U20 Women’s Championship is confident the team will overcome South Africa.

The return leg will come in two weeks’ time and the winner on aggregate will progress to the fourth qualifying phase.

To reach this stage, Uganda eliminated Kenya 10-3 on aggregate.

The shortlist of players that will contend for this year’s Airtel-FUFA Awards both in the Male and Female category will be released this year.

First, the top three nominees in the Female Player of the year category have been released on Monday with the final list for the Male category to be named on Wednesday.

Here is the final list of the three nominees in the category of the Airtel FUFA Female Player of the year (2021).

Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens)

Scored three goals in as many games for Kampala Queens in the League.

Named captain of the Uganda U20 Women’s National Team this year.

As captain, Najjemba led the team to victory over Kenya with a 10-3 aggregate score in the second round of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.

She scored and assisted in the away game against Kenya that won 7-3.

Scored a goal as Crested Cranes defeated Ethiopia 2-0 in the first leg (of the second round) of the Africa Women Cup of Nations Qualifiers.

Uganda went on to eliminate Ethiopia 2-1 on penalties with Najjemba scoring one of the penalties.

Top scorer at CECAFA Women’s U20 Championship, scoring 11 goals in 5 games.

Daisy Nakaziro (Lady Doves FC)

Captained Lady Doves to winning the FUFA Women Super League.

Was named the best Goalkeeper of the 2020/21 Season.

Captained Lady Doves to third place at the inaugural CECAFA CAF Women’s Champions League Qualifiers.

She was also named the best Goalkeeper in the same tournament.

Fazila Ikwaput (Lady Doves)

Top scorer and MVP as Lady Doves won the FUFA Women Super League.

Came off the bench to score the winning goal in the final against UCU Lady Cardinals to help Lady Doves win their first league title.

Scored 5 goals at the CECAFA CAF Women’s Champions League Qualifiers.

The Budget Committee for the Parliament of the Republic of Uganda on Friday paid a visit to the FUFA Complex in Mengo, Kampala.

The courtesy visit was aimed at learning more about the activities of the Football governing body in Uganda and how the game of football is administered and governed.

FUFA President, Hon. Moses Magogo Hassim took the Budget Committee through a series of activities, including a presentation on FUFA and it’s development programmes.

“We think that Parliament is an important player in our activities. Understanding FUFA is very crucial because very many times people don’t know who we are,” the President indicated.

“Many people at times define us by the Uganda Cranes but FUFA runs 9 National Teams and different domestic Competitions. We are private in nature, comprised of 34 Members, spread across the country.”

The President then expressed the challenges that the football industry faces and why Government must offer support in averting them.

“Football has moved from just being a sport but rather a business. Therefore, we not only fall under the sports industry but cut across other sectors such as health, tourism and investment among others. Challenges such as the sports law, funding, infrastructure and policies need the hand of government.” He explained.

He also stated that FUFA contributes to the National Treasury through paying taxes and thus more investment into football would widen the country’s tax base.

“Recently, URA listed FUFA a big tax payer. We pay over one billion shillings in taxes annually. So more investment into this sector would generate more revenue to the Government.”

The Committee was then taken on a guided tour of the FUFA Premises, including offices and 102.1 FUFA fm Studios. They later also had a tour of the Kadiba Training Facility in Mengo that is still under construction.

FUFA 1st Vice President, Justus Mugisha who is also the head of projects and infrastructure at the Federation believes the visit by the Budget Committee means a lot in taking the game closer to Parliament and Government in general.

“This is a great opportunity for football to get to places where decisions are made. And we are blessed that the Committee Chairman and FUFA President sit on the Budget Committee of Parliament.”

Hon. Patrick Isiagi Opolot, the Budget Committee Chairman who is also a Member of Parliament for Kachumbala Constituency lauded FUFA for the strides made towards growth of football in the country.

“I must confess that football has developed and made strides under the leadership of Hon. Moses Magogo. The fruits are evident and the success achieved in recent times is not by accident.” said Isiagi who served as the FUFA treasurer in the early 2000s.

He also thanked FUFA for taking the initiative to put up different projects, especially the Kadiba Training facility.

“I’m very excited to find that FUFA through FIFA funding is in the process of developing a stadium. There is no way sports can develop without infrastructure and with such projects, the future is definitely bright. We shall also make efforts to push government to embrace this good cause and maybe have the such facilities across the country.”

Hon. Michael Lulume Bayigga, a member on the committee was impressed with how FUFA runs its activities and promised to advocate for more support through Parliament.

“Today’s visit to FUFA has been an eye opener for most of us. We have come to learn that football is a big investment area and if supported well could be of value to the country. Therefore, as a Committee we shall go back to Parliament and make a case for football and Sports in general to have more attention in areas of funding and infrastructure.”

Such visits are deliberate efforts that FUFA makes to reach out to both external and internal stakeholders of the game of football.

Budget Committee Members that visited FUFA

Hon. Patrick Isiagi Opolot – Chairman
Hon. James Kaberuka Ruugi – Kinkizi West
Hon. Pascal Mbabazi – Buwekula
Prof. Elijah Mushemeza – Mawoggola North
Hon. Gyaviira Ssemwanga- Buyamba County
Hon. Paul Omara – Otuke County
Hon. Maxwell Patrick Akora – Maruzi
Hon. Amos Kankunda – Rwampara
Hon. Wilfred Nuwagaba – Ndorwa West
Hon.Moses Aleper – Chekwi
Hon. Donald Katalilwa Byabazaire – Mwenge South
Hon.Brenda Namukuta – District Woman Representative, Kaliro.
Hon. Michael Lulume Bayigga – Buikwe South
Hon.Dennis Nyangweso – MP Samia Bugwe Central
Hon. Geoffrey Ekanya – Tororo
Hon. Annet Mugisha Katusiime – District Woman Representative, Bushenyi

Uganda U20 Women’s National Team head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi has summoned a provisional squad of 28 players to communicate preparations for the forthcoming FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier matches against South Africa due next month.

Fresh from playing at the CECAFA Women’s U20 Championship, the focus for the Kiyingi coached side will shift to the upcoming games.

The first leg of the third round between Uganda and South Africa will be played on 3rd December at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende with the return leg coming two weeks later.

The coach has maintained players that have been summoned previously with Cyprus based striker Juliet Nalukenge also getting back to the team.

The team will enter residential camp on Friday at Cranes Paradise Hotel in Kisaasi and then begin training on Saturday morning.

To reach this stage, Uganda eliminated Kenya 10-3 on aggregate.

U20 Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers
Daphine Nyayenga (Lady Doves FC), Joan Namusisi (Kampala Queens FC), Diana Natukunda (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Saida Namwanje (Luweero Giant Queens FC)

Defenders
Sumayah Komuntale (Tooro Queens FC), , Grace Aluka (Olila High School FC), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Biira Nadunga (Olila High School FC), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim FC), Harima Kanyago (Lady Doves FC), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)

Midfielders
Shamirah Nalugya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Phiona Nabulime (Devine Soccer Academy), Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs High School), Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs High School FC), Zaituni Namaganda (Taggy High School FC), Eva Naggayi (Rines SS WFC)

Forwards
Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Juliet Nalukenge (Chrysomolia FC), Joweria Nagadya (Lady Doves FC), Kamuyati Naigaga (Taggy High School), Ronah Regina Nantege (She Corporate FC), Olivia Babirye (Lady Doves FC), Zaina Nandede (Kataka SHE FC),

Officials
Head Coach – Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi
Assistant Coach – Oliver Mbekeka
Goalkeeping Coach – Mubarak Kiberu
Team Coordinator – Joan Namusisi
Team Doctor – Meble Kabatalindwa
Fitness Trainer – Felix Ayobo
Equipment Manager – Cissy Nakiguba
Media Officer – Farid Mpagi

The sixth edition of the Airtel FUFA Awards will take place on 4th December 2021 at Speke Resort Munyonyo, where winners will be rewarded in different categories.

Running under the theme, ‘Celebrating Uganda’s Finest Football Personalities,” this year’s edition comes with 13 categories.

Unlike the previous Awards where voting was done via Short Message Service (SMS), this time, fans will only vote for their favorite players and coaches online.

The voting exercise is open to 8 categories and these are;

Airtel FUFA Male Player of the Year

Bobosi Byaruhanga (Vipers SC)

Aziizi Kayondo (Vipers SC)

Erick Kenzo Kambale (Express FC)

Shafik Kuchi Kagimu (URA FC)

Yunus Ssentamu (Vipers SC)

Airtel FUFA Female Player of the year

Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens FC)

Magret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)

Daisy Nakaziro (Lady Doves FC)

Joan Naggayi (She Maroons FC)

Fazila Ikwaput (Lady Doves FC)

Fans’ Favorite Ugandan Foreign based player

Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns)

Joan Nabirye c(Vihiga Queens FC)

Taddeo Lwanga (Simba SC)

Fahad Bayo (FC Ashdod)

Airtel FUFA coach of the year

Morley Byekwaso (U-20 Hippos team)

Wasswa Bbosa (Express)

Hussein Mbalangu (Arua Hill SC/Mbarara City FC)

Airtel FUFA Women Football Coach of the year

Fred Musiime (Lady Doves)

Alex Sida (She Maroons)

Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi (U20 Women National Team)

Airtel FUFA Beach Soccer player of the year

Emmanuel Wasswa (St. Lawrence Beach Soccer Club)

Ambrose Kigozi (Buganda Royal Beach Soccer Club)

Isma Kawawulo (MUBS Beach Soccer Club)

Airtel FUFA Member Associations’ Award

Express FC (Club)

Uganda Youth Football Association (Special Interest Group)

Kampala Region Football Association (Regional Football Association)

Airtel FUFA Futsal Player of the year

Farouk Tumwesigye (Big Talent)

Travis Mutyaba (Synergy FC)

Najib Muwonge (Mengo FC)

Steps on how to vote

1- Open the FUFA Website (www.fufa.co.ug)

2- Click on the Airtel FUFA Awards icon.

The list of categories and nominees will then display on your screen.

3- Enter your phone number in the allocated space above the categories.

4- Click on the player or coach from a particular category. (A red dot will show to confirm your vote).

5- Scroll down to vote in the rest of the categories.

6 – After making your selection, click on the word Submit to confirm your entries.

It should be noted that you can vote several times but only one entry will be allowed per day(24 hrs).

Online voting contributes to 25% in the final results to determine the winners.

The CECAFA Women’s U20 Championship will officially come to a climax on Tuesday, 9th November 2021 at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru after 12 days of thrilling action.

With Ethiopia and hosts Uganda contending for the title, the final day of the tournament promises even better.

The Chairperson Local Organizing Committee, Hon. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi and CECAFA CEO, Aucka Gecheo briefed the press ahead of the climax.

Below is the statement from the Chairperson LOC;

Monday 8th November 2021
CLOSING CEREMONY: STATEMENT BY CHAIRPERSON LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE CECAFA
WOMEN UNDER 20 CHAMPIONSHIP

Fellow County men and women,
Over the last 13 days, young women footballers and coaches have amazed us with skill, talent,
passion, goals and tactics in the CECAFA Women’s U20 Championship at the FUFA Technical
Centre, Njeru.

The tournament has been a huge success and the highest levels of competitiveness were
exhibited by all the participating six National Teams; Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Eritrea,
Burundi and Djibouti.

Great memories have been created due to the experience of the Local Organizing Committee
who made sure that the stay of the Delegations and teams is very comfortable.

The solidarity shown by both the Local and the CECAFA Organizing Committee has brought us
this far. Football is indeed a team sport.

We have another big day coming up on Tuesday 9th November 2021 for the closing ceremony
of the CECAFA Women’s U20 Championship. It is a day where One Country will be declared
Champion but I believe every team is a winner irrespective of the final table standings.

As the tournament comes to a conclusion; We would like to extend our sincere appreciation and support given to us by the Government of Uganda. During the current covid-19 times, we have been supported by the various
Government Agencies and Ministries to make sure that we have a smooth tournament.

We have not had any serious incidents that could have led to cancellation of the tournament. We thank the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Mama Janet Museveni for her ever increasing interest in sports especially of the girl child. We received her tweet congratulating the Uganda Women U20 team and we didn’t take it lightly. It is a big indicator that she has been following the tournament and supporting women football.

I also thank the CECAFA President, CECAFA Member Association Presidents, CECAFA Executive Director, Delegations and Participating Teams, CECAFA Women U20 Organizing Committee, and The Local Organizing Committee and Members of the Media.

The two host FUFA football regions Buganda and Eastern have done a tremendous job as well. I would like to thank the authorities in Jinja and Njeru at all levels, in particular the Mayor of Njeru Town Council, Mayor of Jinja City and the RPC Jinja for their steadfast commitment during the tournament. Thank you for staying with us.

With the teams set to play the final matches and fly back home, I believe they have enjoyed their stay in Njeru and Jinja. You have contributed a lot to the economy of the country and improved the sports tourism. Jinja, as a new City and source of the mighty River Nile have also done a tremendous job.

The FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim and CECAFA President Mr. Wallace Karia, thank you so much for supporting Uganda’s bid to host this Championship. All officials both from CECAFA and Local, you have been a great team which is a clear testimony that Uganda is ready to host other tournaments of a similar nature or even Continental Championships.

Once again special gratitude goes to the FUFA President and his Executive whose backing enabled us to host this tournament. His guidance and stewardship is the reason for the success of the Tournament. This is not to mention the CECAFA President who was here in person to support all the women teams.

I also thank the parents who have sacrificed to offer their girls to play football. Many of them have gone through various schools that have played a key role in both educating and giving the girl child every opportunity to realize their football dreams.

With women football growing at a faster rate, we encourage the Government to start considering
paying players and coaches of the various female National teams and to re-finance and
resource women football.

I encourage more women to join football the fact that a good number of best football players in
the world are women. We want to see many stars come out of the region and we have the
strong belief that the game is on a steady growth in the CECAFA region.

Even with the Covid-19 times still on, we hope to have a colorful closing ceremony that will be
graced by high profile dignitaries from the CECAFA Region and within Uganda, National Council
of Sports, the CECAFA top brass, CECAFA Member Association Presidents, the Special envoy
to the President and former Vice President Rt. Hon. Edward Ssekandi Kiwanuka will attend the
final ceremony.

Let us join efforts as we all plan for the grand finale of the CECAFA Women’s U20
Championship tomorrow. Members of the general public are encouraged to watch the final day of the tournament on UBC and online FUFA TV live stream.

The Local Organizing Committee, kudos for making the tournament a success. We have one more day to end what has been a beautiful 13 days of great football and organization at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

May the best Team win.
It is Our Game, It is Our Country.
HON. FLORENCE NAKIWALA KIYINGI
CHAIRPERSON LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE
CECAFA WOMEN UNDER 20 CHAMPIONSHIP

CECAFA Women U20 Championship 2021

Matchday Four

• Ethiopia 1-0 Burundi
• Djibouti 0-2 Eritrea
• Uganda 1-0 Tanzania

The battle on the winners of this year’s CECAFA Women’s U20 Championship will be between two nations; hosts Uganda and Ethiopia following matchday four results on Saturday.

In the games played at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, both Uganda and Ethiopia won their respective games to set up a decider on Tuesday next week.

The two teams will face in the final game of the tournament with Uganda needing just a point to claim the title while Ethiopia on the other hand must win.

It should be noted that the Championship is played on a round robin format.  Uganda has a superior goal difference of 20 goals compared to Ethiopia’s 14.

Ethiopia needed to dig deep to overcome Burundi in the first game on Saturday thanks to a solitary strike from Ariet Odong.

The forward came off the bench to score the lone goal of the game and thus helping Ethiopia to their fourth win in as many games.

Eritrea overcame Djibouti to register their first win at the tournament thanks to second half goals from defender Rim Gezae Yemane and forward Diana Estifanos Teklemichael.

The final game of the day saw hosts Uganda earn a hard fought win over rivals Tanzania, with skipper Fauzia Najjemba converting from the spot in the 73^rd minute.

Shamira Nalugya was fouled in the area and the captain took the responsibility to slot home the only goal of the game.

Matchday five will have Burundi facing Eritrea, Djibouti playing against Tanzania while Uganda will be up against Ethiopia.

Hosts Uganda and Ethiopia remained the only unbeaten sides at this year’s CECAFA Women’s U20 Championship following Matchday Three results on Wednesday.

Ethiopia defeated Tanzania in the first game of the day while Uganda overcame Eritrea in the late kickoff.

Both teams now have 9 points apiece but Uganda the log on a superior goal difference of 19 goals.

Mesay Temesgen and Ien Nyabouny scored in the second half to help Ethiopia edge Tanzania who earned a late consolation goal through Clara Cleitus Luvanga.

Despite stepping efforts in the closing stages of the game, Ethiopia held on to earn all three points.

Tanzania had defender Fumukazi Nguruwe sent off for shoving assist referee to the ground when Aisha Masaka’s stoppage time would be equalizer was ruled out for offside.

In the second of the day, Burundi picked their first win at the tournament, demolishing hapless Djibouti 6-0.

Midfielder Estella Gakima scored twice while captain Olga Peace Niyomwungere, Pascacie Butoyi and Ineza Bora added the other goals.

Uganda overcome a resilient Eritrean side in the late kickoff, thanks to goals from Hadijah Nandago and captain Fauzia Najjemba.

Action resumes on Saturday with Matchday four fixtures where Burundi will face Ethiopia while Djibouti will play neighbours Eritrea. The final game will have Uganda facing Tanzania.

The Championship is played in a round robin format. The team with the most number of points after Matchday five will be named Champions.

CECAFA Women’s U20 Championship 2021
Matchday Two Results
Uganda 13- 0 Djibouti
Ethiopia 6-0 Eritrea
Tanzania 3-2 Burundi

Hosts Uganda and Ethiopia continued with their brilliant start at CECAFA Women’s U20 Championship, registering convincing results against their opponents on Matchday Two.

Uganda obliterated Djibouti, winning 13-0 in the early kickoff on Monday while Ethiopia overcome neighbours Eritrea 6-0.

In the final game of the day, Tanzania needed to come back twice to win 3-2, including a late winner.

Fauzia Najjemba netted six goals in Uganda’s emphatic win. Today’s collection meant she took her goal tally at the tournament to eight.

The other goals for Uganda came from Hadijah Nandago (brace), Asia Nakibuuka, Catherine Nagadya, Shamirah Nalugya, Zaitun Namaganda and Shakira Nyinagahirwa.

Uganda now leads the table with a superior goal difference of 17.

Ethiopia routed Eritrea 6-0 with goals coming from Ridet Assrasanang (brace), Turist Lema, Mesay Temesgen and Bizuayehu Tadesse.

In the final game, Tanzania secured a hard fought win over Burundi.

Burundi took the lead through Estella Gakima in the 14th minute but Tanzania found the equalizer from the spot through Seif Mwanamvua Haruna at the hour mark.

In the 78 minute, Burundi regained their lead through a well taken free kick by Nshimiramana Annociatte.

This was however short-lived with Clara Cleitus Luvanga and Emeliana Isaya Mbimu scoring in the 81st and 87th minute respectively to guide Tanzania to victory.

Action resumes on Wednesday with Matchday three where Tanzania will play Ethiopia, Eritrea will face Uganda while Burundi will be up against Djibouti.

Uganda’s quest to claim the 2021 CECAFA Women’s U20 Championship was manifested in their cleanout against Djibouti on Matchday two at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

In a dominant display on Monday, Uganda registered a 13-0 win to make it two wins in as many games and take charge of the title race.

Skipper Fauzia Najjemba was ruthless on the day, scoring six goals and thus move top of the scorers’ chart with eight in two games.

Diminutive forward Hadijah Nandago struck twice while Shamira Nalugya(penalty), Asia Nakibuuka, Zaitun Namaganda, Catherine Nagadya and Shakira Nyinagahirwa added a goal apiece to complete the cleanout.

Nandago opened the scores as early as the sixth minute, tapping home from Magret Kunihira’s cross.

Najjemba doubled the lead four minutes later thanks to Nagadya. The latter would later also register her name on the score sheet.

By halftime, Uganda led 6-0 and Najjemba had completed a hat trick with the other goal (a penalty) coming from Shamirah Nalugya.

In the second half, Uganda scored seven more goals in what was a one-sided affair.

Substitute Zaitun Namaganda, Asia Nakibukka, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Nandago and Najjemba (3) all scored in the second half.

Uganda now moves to the summit of the table with two wins in as many games and will return to action on Wednesday against Eritrea.

Uganda U20 Starting XI

Daphine Nyayenga, Samalie Nakacwa, Asia Nakibuuka, Bira Nadunga, Aisha Nantongo, Shakira Nyinagahirwa, Catherine Nagadya, Shamirah Nalugya, Fauzia Najjemba, Hadija Nandago, Magret Kunihira

CECAFA Women’s U20 Women Championship 2021

Matchday 1 Wrapup

Tanzania 1-0 Eritrea

Djibouti 0- 7 Ethiopia

Uganda 5-1 Burundi

Matchday 2 Fixtures

Uganda vs Djibouti – 10:30AM

Eritrea vs Ethiopia – 1PM

Tanzania vs Burundi – 4:30PM

Hosts Uganda and Ethiopia earned comfortable results on Saturday as the 2021 CECAFA Women’s U20 Championship started at the FUFA Technical Centre.

In the three games played, Ethiopia routed Djibouti 7-0, Uganda defeated Burundi 5-1 while Tanzania nicked a 1-0 victory over Eritrea.

Tanzania set the tone of the tournament, winning the opening game thanks to a stoppage time goal from Clara Cleitus Luvanga.

Despite getting several scoring chances on the day, Tanzania had to wait until the first minute of added time to find the breakthrough.

Coach Bakari Shime indicated they will have to improve going forward if they are to win the Championship.

“The result is important for us but I’m disappointed with the performance and I know we have to improve in the next games,” he indicated.

His counterpart Jamal Ibrahim lauded his charges for a spirited fight despite losing and hopes for better results in the coming games.

“We fought throughout the game and the players did well to tame Tanzania. It is unfortunate that we lost towards the end but we shall come back stronger in the next games.”

In the second game, Ethiopia were ruthless, securing the biggest win at the tournament so far.

Ridet Assrasang orchestrated the damage scoring a hat trick while Turist Lema registered a brace with the other goals coming from Etsegnet Girma and second half substitute Betlehem Bekele.

Djibouti ended the game with a player less following the dismissal of Marwa Daher Moussa midway through the first half.

Uganda, the hosts made a perfect start to the tournament, winning 5-1 against Burundi thanks to goals from captain Fauzia Najjemba (two), Magret Kunihira, Hadija Nandago and Shamirah Nalugya.

Burundi got their consolation goal through Pascicie Butoyi.

Action will resume on Monday with Uganda playing Djibouti in the first game, Tanzania will face Burundi while Eritrea will take on Ethiopia.

Uganda U20 Women’s National Team head coach Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi has confirmed the final squad that will represent the country at this year’s CECAFA Women’s U20 Championship.

The gaffer had confirmed a list of 23 players to represent Uganda at the Championship that will return between 30th October -9th November 2021.

Uganda (hosts) will kickstart the campaign against Burundi on Saturday at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.

The next game will be against Djibouti on Monday before facing Eritrea, Ethiopia and Tanzania in the subsequent fixtures.

Final Squad
Goalkeepers
Daphine Nyayenga (Lady Doves FC), Joan Namusisi (Kampala Queens FC),, Saida Namwanje (Luweero Giant Queens FC)

Defenders
Sumayah Komuntale (Tooro Queens FC), Stella Musibika (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Biira Nadunga (Olila High School FC), Samalie Nakacwa (Kawempe Muslim FC), Harima Kanyago (Lady Doves FC), Aisha Nantongo (Kawempe Muslim Ladies), Asia Nakibuuka (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)

Midfielders
Shamirah Nalugya (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Shakirah Nyinagahirwa (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Zaina Nandede (Kataka SHE FC), Phiona Nabulime (Devine Soccer Academy), Catherine Nagadya (Uganda Martyrs High School), Kevin Nakacwa (Uganda Martyrs High School FC), Olivia Babirye (Lady Doves FC),), Zaituni Namaganda (Taggy High School FC),

Forwards
Fauzia Najjemba (Kampala Queens), Hadijah Nandago (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC), Eva Naggayi (Rines SS WFC), Ronah Regina Nantege (She Corporate FC), Margaret Kunihira (Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC)

Officials
Head Coach – Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi
Assistant Coach – Oliver Mbekeka
Goalkeeping Coach – Mubarak Kiberu
Team Doctor – Stella Nankumba
Equipment Manager – Cissy Nakiguba
Media Officer – Faridah Tomusange Nassejje