CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship 2022
Group B
Matchday 2
Ethiopia 5-0 Zanzibar
Tanzania South Sudan
Tanzania had to dig deep to overcome South Sudan at the ongoing CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship.
In one of the Group B matches played at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru on Thursday, Tanzania fought hard to a 2-0 win.
Skipper Amina Ally Bilali and Diana Lucas Msewa scored a goal apiece in either half to guide Tanzania to a perfect start.
South Sudan showed composure and character in the first half, frustrating Tanzania on several occasions.
Amina Ramadhan hit the woodwork while Omar Mwanahamisi saw her effort parried away by goalkeeper Tutu Khalda Hassan.
The resilience was eventually broken in the 39th minute when a long range effort from captain Bilali found goalkeeper Hassan off her line and despite catching the ball, it had already crossed the line and second assistant referee Alice Umutesi was in the right position to confirm.
It was the same case in the second half. Even when Tanzania had attempts at goal, South Sudan kept the resolve, only for the second goal to come at the death of the clock.
The icing on the cake came in the second minute of added time with Msewa sending a low drive that beat the goalkeeper at the far post.
Thursday’s results mean Ethiopia lead group B after defeating Zanzibar 5-0 while Tanzania follow closely in second place.
Group B action will resume on Saturday with Tanzania facing Ethiopia while South Sudan will take on Zanzibar.
Tanzania Starting XI
Yinah Gelwa, Amina Ally Bilali, Fatuma Issa Suleimani, Protasia Pius Mbunda, Mwanahamisi Omary Shurua, Diana Lucas Msewa, Amina Ramadhan, Julithia Singano, Enekia Kasonga Lunyamila, Irene Erias Kisisa, Ester Mabanza Gindulya
South Sudan Starting XI
Tutu Khalda Hassan Mohammed (GK), Bandas Amadrio, Esther Kide Kute, Mary Dawa, Chieng Thomas Manyol, Amy Lasu Lauya, Maurine Makunga, Dorka Gerald Lokeri, Ponin Wani, Luka Alworonga, Vita Annet Nakirijja
