All is set as Uganda U20 Women’s National Team prepares to face neighbors Kenya in the first leg of the first round of the 2022 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.
The team goes into Saturday’s fixture against Kenya oozing with confidence and optimistic of a good result.
The team had it’s last training at Nyayo National Stadium on Friday afternoon and head coach, Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi indicated all set for tomorrow’s showdown.
“We have had our final touches and surely very ready for tomorrow’s game and I want to assure every supporter that the team is committed to perform well,” the coach said.
Kiyingi insists it is important to pick a positive result away because that brings confidence ahead of the return leg.
“The away game is always important in such contests and if you get a good result that can be a good stepping stone into the return leg.” He added.
Team captain, Fauzia Najjemba also shares similar belief, indicating the players are in perfect shape to earn the desired result.
“We have had our last training and very set for the game tomorrow. We hope to give our very best so that we start the campaign on a positive note.” Najjemba indicated.
The second leg will be played on 8th October in Kampala with the winner of aggregate advancing to the next stage.
At the next phase (second round), the winner between Uganda and Kenya will face either South Africa or Mozambique.
