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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Uganda beat Botswana 3-2 to finish seventh in the U-16 women Uefa Friendship Tournament in Istanbul, Turkey.<\/b><\/p>\n

Both sides finished bottom of their respective groups and had to meet for the seventh place classification game on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Uganda drew first blood in the 15th minute through former motocross champion and sensation Isabella Blick but Botswana equalized seven minutes later.<\/p>\n

The game almost looked like it was headed for an extended period but Shadia Nabirye found a way to make it 2-1 in the 79th minute. Botswana still punched back but a stoppage time winner from Angel Ainembabazi secured a 3-2 win for Uganda.<\/p>\n

Coach Charles Ayiekoh\u2019s side lost the group matches 7-0 to Paraguay, 2-0 to Wales and 4-1 to China with a consolation from Asia Kakayi.<\/p>\n

Uefa Friendship Tournament <\/b>
\nUganda\u2019s Results<\/b>
\nGroups<\/b><\/p>\n

Uganda 7-0 Paraguay<\/p>\n

Uganda 2-0 Wales<\/p>\n

Uganda 4-1 China<\/p>\n

7th place playoff<\/b><\/p>\n

Uganda 3-2 Botswana<\/p>\n

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