Starlets fall in Uganda in the opening of Cecafa

The National Women's Football Team, Harambee Starlets, sank 1-0 to Uganda in the kickoff of sending the Confederation of Women's Football Associations to the United States. 39 Central and Eastern Africa (Cecafa) at the Nyamirambo Regional Stadium, Kigali, Rwanda, yesterday
. Sweet revenge for the Ugandans, who played the supporting role in recent confrontations with Kenyans.
With the defeat, David Ouma's players will have to do better in their next matches if they want to challenge the title, currently held by Tanzania,
Lilian Mutuuzo scored the decisive goal for Crested Cranes to 7th minute
An early corner kick saw the Kenyan goalkeeper hit the ball in Mutuuzo's path in the penalty area. The Ugandan calmly controlled the ball before sending a furious shot on the roof of the net.
Kenyans were the best team with Mercy Achieng, Mwanahalima Adams and captain Neddy Atieno who coordinated well but were squandering on many occasions. Adams would have leveled the scores in the 17th minute, but his shot hit the woodwork. Kenya grew up in the game and created some remarkable opportunities but was mediocre in the 36th minute, while Teresia Angesha pulled down.
Ugandans rarely threatened trying to protect their lead, which they took in the break.
Ugandan coach Faridah Bulega rested Babirye Winnie for Norah Alupo while Ouma rested Mercy Atieno and Engesha for debutante Martha Amunyolete and the fast Esse Akida at the restart.
But the substitution of Kenya has not really changed the direction of the game. The opponents are once again brought back to the defensive game.
Kenyans kept looking for an equalizer but their efforts were denied by Ruth Aturo, the Ugandan guardian with hawk eyes. Ouma rested defender Wendy Achieng for Vivian Nasaka but she could not bother a stable Ugandan defense line.
Atieno regretted that Aumao scored the goal 15 minutes from the end of the match. the loss saying, "We will have to bounce back in our next game.Unfortunately, we have created a lot of opportunities, but we have not managed to score."
Today, Kenya has a day of rest before meeting the Tanzanian champions tomorrow as Ethiopia faces Uganda.