Arereng Kenneth Kent
Uganda’s Senior Women’s national side, ‘Crested Cranes’ have won the first leg of the second round of the 2028 Caf Women’s Olympic qualifier match. The team under new tactician, Ethiopian Firew Asefa Hailegebreal came from behind to beat Zambia 2-1 at Hamz Stadium,Nakivubo.
The Copper Queens had taken the lead through US based player Prisca Chilufya (6th Minute) before Agnes Nabukenya leveled matters from a free kick (34 minutes). Sylvia Kabene scored the winning goal for Crested Cranes (58th minute).
This was an important win for Crested Cranes considering the fact that Zambia’s Olympic record is superior and they have qualified for the last two Olympic Games.
The team must now prepare for the return leg due next week on Tuesday October 13, 2026, in Ndola,Zambia.
Selected Results
Uganda Crested Cranes 2-1 Zambia
Seychelles 0-11 Kenya
Mauritius 0-3 Ghana
