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The Queen Cranes beat Namibia 3-0 in the first leg
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The national U20 women’s team, the Queen Cranes, will this evening take on Namibia in the second leg of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifier at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba, in Kampala.
Sherly Botes’ side defeated Namibia 3-0 in the first leg last Friday at the same venue, with goals from Sylvia Kabene, Barbra Anomo, and substitute Mary Kantono, giving them a comfortable cushion heading into today’s return leg.
Queen Cranes coach Sherly Botes Ulanda beleives her team can make it to the world cup
The young Cranes will now focus on sharpening their scoring ability, which will be a key requirement as they prepare to face stronger opponents in the next stage of qualification.
This is the second time Namibia has played its home-and-away qualification matches in Uganda, as the country has no CAF-approved stadium in Windhoek.
Namibia team
Earlier this year, Uganda eliminated Namibia from the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, defeating them 18-1 on aggregate in a double encounter at Nakivubo Stadium.
The winner between Uganda and Namibia on aggregate will face either Burundi or Zambia in the final qualification round in February next year, which will determine the last African slot for the 2026 World Cup in Poland.
Queen Cranes cerebrate one of the goals
Meanwhile, Zambia carries a 2-1 advantage over Burundi after winning the first leg in Bujumbura. Goals from goalkeeper Chishala Mafunte (penalty) and Ruth Muwowo earned Charity Nthala’s side a valuable away victory.
Striker Sylivia Kabene scored one of the goals in the first leg
Esperance Habonimana scored for Burundi, who now face a tough task of overturning the deficit in the return leg, scheduled for September 27, 2025, at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.
The Queen Cranes starting 11 that beat Namibia 3-0
Queen Cranes star cerebrates her goal in the first leg
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