U-20 Women Coach Happy with Progress

Ayubu Khalifa Kiyingi, the head coach of the U-20 Nation women football team says that he is happy with his side following their 3-1 victory of Kenya’s national team in their U-20 World Cup qualifiers.   Star striker Juliet Nalukenge, Hadijja Nandago and Margaret Kunihira were all on target as Uganda stopped Kenya from advancing to the next round at St. Mary’s stadium in Kitende.   

Uganda was the first to score through Kunihira in the 14th minute before Kenya levelled the game through Peris Oside six minutes later. Nandago scored the second goal for Uganda before the end of the opening half. Nalukenge added the 3rd goal later making it 3-1.  

Head coach Ayubu Khalifa Kiyingi couldn’t hide his excitement about their victory, which has enabled them to progress to the next level. He applauded their opponents for the spirited fight in the return leg.  

//Cue in: “twebaza katonda nti … 

Cue out: … nga bwetwali tubufunye”//  

Uganda entered the contest with an advantage over Kenya after winning 7-2 in the opening leg of the competition at Nyayo stadium in Nairobi, Kenya two weeks ago. Kiyingi expressed concern about the way his side conceded the goal despite their victory, saying they will go back to the drawing board to address the problem.  

//Cue in: “when you play …   

Cue out: … solve that problem,”//  

The Team Captain, Fauzia Najjemba attributed their success to hard work. “It is yet another win for us as a team. The hard work and unity have kept us going and growing the strong bond of a family”. Najjemba briefly stated. The result means Uganda advances to the next round with a 10-3 aggregate over Kenya.  

Uganda now advances to the third round of the qualifiers where they will battle South Africa for a slot for the fourth round. Only two teams will qualify from this tournament to represent Africa in the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup that will be held in Cota Rica