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The Crested Cranes have won two of their four games in the CECAFA round robin
The Crested Cranes was second in the It was confirmed Friday night after Tanzania beat Ethiopia 4-1 in the penultimate match of the tournament.
The victory brought Queens Kilimanjaro seven points, on the same level as the Cranes, but the Tanzanians won the tournament by a virtual goal difference and a face-to-face record.
Despite the fact that her team finished second, head coach Faridah Bulega came out and praised her daughters' efforts. "We may not have won but we managed to collect seven points in four games where we won two games, a draw and a lost game against other winners. [19659] 008] "This being my first tournament, I have learned a lot and I hope it will help me in the future." 19659008 "" We will go home, we will see the mistakes we made and we'll do better next time. "Asked about the performance of some of her daughters, here's what Bulega had to say:
" I was impressed by some of the girls, especially Ruth Aturo, Lillian Mutuuzo and Zaina Namuleme, but all in all, "These girls are still young and I am sure that in two or three years they will be a force to take into account if they stay together and that the Federation helps when it does not.
In finishing second, the Cranes improved their performance from the last edition
at their home championships held in Jinja two years ago, they finished fourth after losing 4-1 to Ethiopia in the losers game. At the tournament of the year, they won two of their four games The opening match against Kenya (1-0) and the match against Ethiopia (2-1) required a They scored a goal.
They lost 4-1 to Tanzania in their third game conceding a late equalizer in their last match against host Rwanda to shoot 2-2
L & # 39; The team received a second cash prize of $ 1,500 in addition to goalkeeper goalkeeper Ruth Aturo.
They are
The Crested Cranes team that participated in CECAFA in 2018.
Aturo Ruth, Nakaziro Daisy, Adeke Juliet, Namouddu Viola, Nankya Shadia, Aluka Grace, Namukisa Aisha, Nabisaalu Bridget, Akiror Tracy Jones – Captain, Yudaya Nakayenze, Favor Nambatya, Lillian Mutuuzo, Alupo Norah, Naluyimba Esther, Nabbumba Phiona, Nakashwa Spencer, Nalukenge Juliet, Namuleme Zainah, Namwase Monica, Babirye Winnie
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