By: Lawrence Mubiru
The Uganda senior women’s national team, the Crested Cranes, will play their final game of the 2025 CECAFA Senior Women Championship against hosts Tanzania today Thursday evening at the Azam Complex in Chamazi.
Uganda, having lost two games and won only one, sits in third place and will aim to finish the tournament on a high note, although defending their 2022 title is no longer an option.
Tanzania, currently topping the tournament standings with six points from two games and an impressive goal difference of +10, and eyeing the title.
The history between these two teams slightly favors Tanzania, with three victories compared to Uganda’s single win.
Uganda’s striker Sylvia Kabene, with three goals, will need to add more goals to her tally to stay competitive in the race for the golden boot.
Currently, Tanzanian player Opa Clement tops the scorer’s chart with four goals from just two games.
Head to head
2023
Uganda 3-1 Tanzania – Friendly Game
2019
Tanzania 1-0 Uganda – CECAFA
2018
Uganda 1-4 Tanzania – CECAFA
2016
Tanzania 4-1 Uganda – CECAFA
Probable Lineups
Uganda: Daisy Nakaziro (GK), Zainah Nandede, Dorcus Lwalisa, Jamilah Nabulime, Desire Katisi Natooro, Shamirah Nalugya, Zainah Namuleme, Jolly Kobusinge, Latifah Nakasi, Sylvia Kabene, Margret Kunihira
Tanzania: Najiat Idrisa (GK), Anastazia Katunzi, Donisia Minja, Diana Msewa, Ester Maseke, Christer Bahera, Lidya Kabambo, Jamila Rajabu, Opa Clemet, Clara Luvanga, Asha Omary
