CAF U -17 QUALIFIER:
Full-Time:
Zambia 2 – 0 Uganda
Match played at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka.
The young Chipolopolo of Zambia have beaten the Uganda Cubs by two goals at the Nkoloma Stadium, Lusaka Zambia in the CAF U-17 qualifiers on Friday .
Zambia got the lead through Nchanga Rangers forward, Patson Daka before Edwin Chipile doubled the scores on 61 minutes.
Action at the Nkoloma Stadium between hosts, Zambia and Uganda. Zambia won 2 – 0.
Uganda pressed forward for at least an away goal but all efforts were in vain. Charles Ssebutinde, team captain Emmanuel Olinga and Alex Komakech all had missed what looked like life saving opportunities for the youngsters.
Matia Lule, the team’s head coach promises a highly spirited display in the return leg.
“Zambia is beatable and we shall polish on goal creation and conversion in trainning for a better return leg”, Lule told www.fufa.co.ug.
The team missed their skipper, Andrew Isiagi who is in the United States for his studies at Carlisle academy but he will be available for the return leg in Kampala.
The team returns tomorrow.
Uganda Line up:
Eric Kibowa (GK), Diego Katumba, Alex Komakech, Kato Samuel Nemeyimana, Bashir Asiku, Emmanuel Olinga (Capt), Hassan Senyonjo, Frank Tumwesigye, Shaban Mohammed, Charles Sebutinde and Pius Obuya
Zambia XI:
Danny Sikanyika, Patson Daka (c), Wayne Museba, Prosper Chiluya, Salati Lungu, Edward Chimfwembe, Changwe Kalale, Enock Mwepu, Musonda Siame, Edward Chipile, Pumulo Siawanga
Match referees:
Center Referees: Mehdi Gervais (Rwanda)
1st Assistant: Honore Simba (Rwanda)
2nd Assistant: Raymond Nonati Bwiliza (Rwanda)
4th Official: Abdoul Karim Twagirwamukiza (Rwanda)
Match Commissioner: Kalombo Besta (Malawi)
MAIN PHOTO: Uganda U-17 team, The Cubs starting line up in Zambia on Friday.
PHOTO CREDITS: FUFA communications Department
