Africa-Press – Lesotho. Hosts Kenya have defeated Tanzania in the first leg of the third round of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. The Rising Starlets scored late through Elizabeth Mideva in a match played at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Saturday.
Jackline Juma, the Kenyan coach thanked her team for working hard to find a goal against a strong Tanzanian side. “We are happy to pick a win and now we must prepare well for the return leg,” said Juma.
In Kampala, the hosts Uganda settled for a 1-1 draw against Zambia in a match played at the FUFA Stadium, Kadiba. Agnes Nabukenya scored for Uganda after 23 minutes, while Edith Phiri leveled matters for Zambia after 59 minutes to make it 1-1.
Sheryl Ulanda Botes, Uganda’s head coach said that her team created several chances, but failed to convert them into goals. “The first leg is complete and now we must focus on preparing for the return leg,” added Botes.
The winner after this group will qualify to face the winner between Ghana and South Africa in the final phase of the qualifiers. The winner between Kenya and Tanzania will face the winner between Cameroon and Botswana at the next stage.
Africa will be represented by the best four teams to join 20 others from other continents at the 2026 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup to take place in Poland later this year.
