Crested Cranes battle again to beat Zambia

David GOMBE

Uganda’s nationwide senior girls soccer crew, the Crested Cranes, has come from behind to stun Zambia 2-1 within the first leg of the 2028 Olympic Qualifier held at Hamz Stadium in Nakivubo.

Prisca Chilufya gave the guests an early lead within the sixth minute earlier than Agnes Nabukenya levelled issues for the hosts within the thirty fourth minute.

Sylvia Kabene sealed the comeback with the winner within the 58th minute for the hosts.

Chilufya gave the guests the lead within the sixth minute of the sport when she was arrange by captain Barbara Banda.

Kabene had a good probability to revive parity however didn’t capitalise. Nabukenya got here near levelling issues earlier on however her effort hit the upright.

She finally acquired her title on the rating sheet 12 minutes later when her sensational free kick beat the Zambia goalkeeper to degree the sport.

The primary interval ended 1-1 with Uganda, underneath the stewardship of Asefa Firew, gaining momentum.

Kabene struck the second aim for the hosts within the 58th minute to finish a comeback win.

The Crested Cranes will now carry a slender benefit into the second leg in opposition to the Copper Queens, with the return leg slated for subsequent week on Tuesday on the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.

The winner on combination between Uganda and Zambia will face Mauritius or Ghana within the third qualification spherical.