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Queens of Kilimanjaro of MAINLAND were offered a lifeline to defend the CECAFA Challenge Cup when they beat Ethiopia in Kigali, Rwanda, today. The hope was rekindled after the riders of Uganda 'Crested Cranes' were content with a 2-2 draw against Rwanda, She-Amavubi, at the Kigali stadium on Wednesday.
She-Amavubi came behind to stop Crested Cranes with the title of the CECAFA Challenge Cup. The Crested Cranes snatched the first goal in the 10th minute thanks to Mutuuzo Lilian's goal in the 10th minute
Rwanda equalizes ten minutes later thanks to the penalty of Ibangarye Anne Marie. However, the Ugandan side jumped and Alupo Norah snatched the second goal for the hosts in the 74th minute thanks to a bad goalkeeper.
With four minutes off, Mukeshimana Jeanette, substitute for Nyiramwiza Martha, tied goal through a long shot to ensure a point for the Rwandans thus putting them in contention for the tournament title.
Following the results, the battle of who will win the trophy remains between Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Rwanda with only two
Although the Crested Cranes lost two points, they have always remained at the top of the standings with seven points, one more than Ethiopia who has a game in play.
Kilimanjaro Queens and Rwanda come third and fourth with four points each. Kenya is down with a point. Under the head coach, Bakari Shime aka "Black Wizard", Kilimanjaro Queens faces a daunting task against Ethiopia in a scheduled do or die match at Kigali Stadium. And a win will see them retain the title on the top goal advantage.
The Ethiopians recorded a 1-0 win over Kenya's Harambee Starlets on Wednesday at Kigali Stadium, with Meselu Abera Tesfamariam's only goal scored in the 30th minute. The Kilimanjaro Queens are third in four points, as are Ethiopia and Rwanda, but the Ethiopians have a better goal difference of +3. Rwandans have a goal difference of -1 after playing three matches.
Another match that will be played today will see hosts from Rwanda face Kenya. Uganda can only win the championship if its teammates lose points.
The tournament that is played on a league basis ends today with the highest ranked nation that will have the most points scored and will be crowned champion. 19659012] var FBIsLoaded = false;
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