{"id":20262,"date":"2021-10-26T18:00:42","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T18:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/?p=20262"},"modified":"2021-10-26T16:06:50","modified_gmt":"2021-10-26T16:06:50","slug":"crested-cranes-hunt-for-goals-in-ethiopia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/crested-cranes-hunt-for-goals-in-ethiopia","title":{"rendered":"Crested Cranes hunt for goals in Ethiopia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Crested Cranes coach George Lutalo made his intentions clear by naming seven forwards in his 20-man squad for today\u2019s return leg against Ethiopia in Addis Ababa.<\/p>\n

The foreign-based trio of Sandra Nabweteme, Laki Otandeka and Juliet Nalukenge are joined by Hasifah Nassuna, Margaret Kunihira, Fauzia Najjemba and Sharon Naddunga, taking only five defenders and five midfielders.<\/p>\n

Uganda won the first leg of the Africa Women\u2019s Cup of Nations (AWCON) qualifiers first round at St Mary\u2019s Stadium, Kitende, 2-0, but Lutalo was quick to point out that their lead might not be big enough to see out what will certainly be a wounded and more inspired Lucy side at home.<\/p>\n

Lutalo will certainly remind Kunihira, Nalukenge and Nassuna that Ethiopia has been a good hunting ground for them in the past.<\/p>\n

The first two scored in Bahir Dar in a 1-3 win in the second leg of the preliminary round of the 2020 Fifa U-17 Women World Cup qualifiers. Nalukenge had a brace while Kunihira grabbed one as Uganda ran away 5-1 winners on aggregate.<\/p>\n

Nassuna, on the other hand, scored one and forced an own goal in the first leg of the first round of the 2020 Olympic qualifiers. Uganda were trailing 3-0 in that match before Nassuna came off the bench to do the damage limitation.<\/p>\n

Beyond Ethiopia to Kenya<\/b><\/p>\n

Uganda should be equally inspired as they are only 90 minutes away from the next round where Kenya lie in wait, for a potential grudge match.<\/p>\n

Kenya eliminated Uganda 1-0 on aggregate from the 2018 AWCON qualifiers but for now the focus is getting one over Ethiopia, who also eliminated Uganda 4-2 in the 2020 Olympic qualifiers.<\/p>\n

Lutalo\u2019s side flourished in the first leg relying on Kunihira\u2019s press against the Ethiopians, Najjemba\u2019s never say die attitude that led to a second goal in the 76th minute after nearly being anonymous until then, Nalukenge\u2019s hunger and Sumaya Komuntale\u2019s marauding runs on the left wing.<\/p>\n

The quartet and Shamira Nalugya, part of the national U-20 squad, seem to be establishing themselves as forces in a senior team that is still putting its pieces of the jigsaw together.<\/p>\n

For now, they must combine with established senior players like Riticia Nabbosa, Nabweteme, Nassuna and new forces like Joan Nabirye to make Lutalo\u2019s multi-thronged approach work.<\/p>\n

AWCON qualifiers<\/b><\/p>\n

TODAY | SECOND LEG, 4PM<\/p>\n

Ethiopia vs. Uganda<\/p>\n

Probable XI<\/p>\n

Goalkeeper: Ruth Aturo (C)<\/p>\n

Defenders:<\/b><\/p>\n

Viola Namuddu, Sumaya Komuntale, Shadia Nankya, Asia Nakibuuka<\/p>\n

Midfielders:<\/b><\/p>\n

Joan Nabirye, Riticia Nabbosa, Hasifah Nassuna<\/p>\n

Forwards:<\/b><\/p>\n

Fauzia Najjemba, Juliet Nalukenge, Margaret Kunihira<\/p>\n

Coach:<\/b><\/p>\n

George Lutalo<\/p>\n

[email protected]<\/b><\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Uganda<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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