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By VINCENT OPIYO
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Kenya on Wednesday suffered shock elimination from the Cecafa Women's Championship in Rwanda following a 1-0 defeat to Ethiopia.
Experienced forward Meselu Adam scored the all important goal Lucy, in this contest staged at the Nyamirambo stadium in Kigali.
Meselu scored via a 30-yard free kick in the first round of the match for the second goal of the tournament.
This shot left Harambee Starlets goalkeeper Pauline Atieno with no chance.
The scorer could have doubled their advantage 10 minutes later, but the Kenyan side was rescued by the cross bar after the striker again.
Starlets coach David Ouma effected a change in this game following a one-all draw against Tanzania on Monday, summoning Trans Nzoia Falcons midfielder Martha Amunyolete in favor of Mercy Achieng.
Nevertheless, Starlets who impressed in the last edition This competition staged in Uganda in 2016 where the team got to the final, remained toothless, with forwards Essie Akida, Neddy Atieno and Mwanahalima Adam in particular rarely threatening the Ethiopia goal.
This was Kenya's second loss in three matches at the tournament , following the embarrbading open day 1-0 defeat to lowly Uganda.
Kenya, who were the pre-tournament favorites, also drew 1-1 with Tanzania in their other match.
Consequently, coach David Ouma's team will win winless in this five-nation
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