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The Bright Starlets of South Sudan have registered their first win at the on-going CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship 2022.

After losing their opening Group B match 2-0 to Tanzania a few days ago, Coach Shilene Margaret Booysen’s team came all out to defeat Zanzibar 1-0 in a match played at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, Uganda.

Stephen Debora Luka Alworonga netted the lone goal after 80 minutes when she cleverly placed the ball past Zanzibar’s goalkeeper Yassin Zuwena.

The two teams had attacked from the start of the match, but looked blunt in front of goal. Dawa Vual had a chance to score for Zanzibar earlier in the first half, but shot wide.

Sarah Mathew and Alworonga also failed to convert what looked easy scoring opportunities for South Sudan earlier in the match.

The win sends South Sudan to third on the log behind Ethiopia and Tanzania who each have four points. A win for Booysen’s team in their last Group match against Ethiopia could see them qualify for their first ever knock out stage in the regional tournament.

“I am happy that my players gave their best and managed to get a win. We shall take this positive attitude to our last Group match against Ethiopia on Monday,” said South Sudan’s coach Booysen.

In an earlier thrilling encounter Tanzania and Ethiopia settled for a 2-2 draw.

Skipper Geinore Loza Abera gave Ethiopia the lead after only 8 minutes, but Opa Clement made it 1-1 after capitalizing on a defensive error by Gila Muso Hasabe.

Later Mesay Temesgen Tanga outpaced the Tanzanian defenders to score Ethiopia’s second goal. It was defender Enekia Kasonga Lunyamila who made sure Tanzania picked a point when she fired in a free kick from 40 yards past Ethiopia’s goalkeeper Balcha Tarikua Bargena.

Firew Hailegebral Asefa, the Ethiopian coach said although they drew in the match against Tanzania, they are still determined to take the trophy home. “We want to also win this trophy like we did last year in the Women’s U-20 Championship,” added a confident Asefa.

After South Sudan defeated Zanzibar, the Tanzanian team has also qualified for the semi final stage before they play their last Group match on Monday.

On Sunday Rwanda and Djibouti who failed to qualify for the knockout stage after losing two games each will face off in the first Group A match of the day. Uganda Crested Cranes will later battle Burundi to determine which team will finish top of the group. - Confédération Africaine de Football

 

Burundi and Uganda Crested Cranes made winning starts as the CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship kicked-off at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, Uganda today.

The Burundi team humbled 10-man Djibouti in the opening Group A match, while Uganda also stopped Rwanda 2-0 in the second match of the same group.

In the opening match Sandrine Niyonkuru put Burundi in the lead after 30, before Joelle Bukuru made it 2-0 six minutes later.

Djibouti who were playing a highly defensive approach had Nadia Nour sent off three minutes to half time for a bad foul. In the second half Niyonkuru netted her second of the day with a beautiful volley after 90 minutes.

The Burundi head coach Gustave Niyonkuru said he was happy to start the tournament with a win and not conceding. “We need to keep improving in every match,” added the coach.

Hassan Kako Mohamed, the Djibouti coach said although they lost the match, his team tried to play good football against a strong side.

In the second match Fazila Ikwaput netted in each half to make sure the hosts pick maximum points. Ikwaput who was also the top scorer in the just ended FUFA Women’s League scored after 39 minutes and four minutes into the second half.

The forward Anne Marie Ibangarye also had some chances at goal, but missed the target.

Uganda’s coach George Lutalo said that they played against a very strong and physical Rwanda team. “It is good to start with a win in such a tournament and we want to continue yet another good performance when we face Djibouti on Friday,” added Lutalo.

On Thursday Zanzibar will take on Ethiopia in the first Group B match, before Tanzania, the 2019 runners-up battle South Sudan.

The regional tournament, the first on the CECAFA 2022 calendar has attracted eight teams. - Confédération Africaine de Football

 

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) torched Ulinzi Warriors 71-50 to take a 2-1 series lead in the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) men's playoff finals tie at Nyayo National Stadium gymnasium on Saturday.

The porters got this Game Three off to just the start they needed after a three pointer by Lennox Wanje. They piled on the points as the soldiers struggled to hit the target.

With just over a minute to the end of the quarter, KPA sailed away to a comfortable 20-4 cushion. They hanged on 20-8 at the end of the stanza.

Victor Odendo nailed a three pointer from the wing to open the third quarter but Eric Mutoro swifty replied with one of his own.

Another trey by Odendo made it a 28-15 scoreline before Ken Wachira hit a basket and followed it with a three pointer for 33-17 KPA lead. Ulinzi trailed 37-18 at the break.

"This was the fruit of our hard work during trainings. We have trained well and played good defense. We also do better on offense. If we pick up from where we left, we will be okay,” said KPA coach Sammy Kiki. 

Wachira turned on the show as the third quarter got underway drilling three consecutive treys, two from the top of the key for a 46-23 advantage.

"My teammates trust me when I start making those shots. My mind set was in the game and they started giving me the ball. I just had to finish,” said Wachira.

With 4:00 to play in this quarter, Job Byron rebounded a Wanje miss inside and easily connected as KPA build a 50-25 margin.

Wachira fed Nick Ogol for an easy basket, he again stole a wayward Ulinzi pass and drove for a 61-33 edge that marked the end of the stanza.

Ogol got the fourth quarter off where he ended the third, scoring from the line for a 63-33 edge that dampen Ulinzi spirits.

Halfway through the last quarter, KPA had sailed away 65-40 as Ulinzi suffered a blow following the injury of Joseph Owino .

Ulinzi coach William Balozi blamed their loss on poor start but said KPA were the better team.

"Today nothing worked for us. We started off badly and ended it badly. We couldn't balance the court and box out."

He went on, "We are normally a good three lint shooting team but none of our shots went in. It was just a bad day in office."

Wachira recorded 19 points and Ogol tallied 14 for KPA. Ulinzi had 10 a piece from James Mwangi and Jose Khaemba. - DANN O’WERRE, The Star

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